Short News Story Poems

Cesarean birth

a newborn hugs his mom's face -

his cheek pressed to hers. . . 

pulled away from her, he screams

some bonds cannot be broken...

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Farewell to Whitney.
An angelic voice is still.
We will remember
you graced us with your music.
We have lost a great treasure.

Whitney Houston
(1963-2012)
From a news story found on AOL
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The ice on my skin burns like the sun,
As the freezing steel makes another run.
Searing pain reminds me of why its done,
Medical precision assures the blood will run.
With this pain another news story is spun,
Followed by the segment of the one who used the gun....

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Another senseless shooting has occurred again.
This time, it was in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Three men killed and three others injured at a bar.
The suspect was caught after stealing a car.
Isn't this something we all hate to see?
These incidents have been happening too frequently.

from a news story found on aol.com
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A tragic mass shooing has occurred once more.
This time, in a Boulder, Colorado grocery store.
Today, it seems there is no safe place to go.
Incidence of gun violence seems to grow.
The number of murdered victims amounted to ten.
It looks like we cannot keep this from happening again. 

From a news story found on CNN.com
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Here's another shooting incident we have to see:
This was at a high school in Knoxville, Tennessee.
There was a wounded police officer and one fatality.
No known students were counted as a casualty.
We have heard about shootings in the news too frequently.
I wish I didn't have to write this kind of poetry.

From a news story found on msn.com...

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Another gunman opened fire and went wild.
Among his four deceased victims was a child.
It all happened in Orange, California, near Los Angeles.
Many people are outraged because of this.
Why have there been numerous shootings like these?
I'm afraid in the near future, there will be more fatalities.

From a news story found on aol.com
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Prince Harry’s to wed Meghan Markle
Her dress, see it shimmer and sparkle
What I can’t understand…
It cost fifty-six grand
No wonder there’s such a debacle!

Inspired by another news story

N B The haute couture dress was originally on sale for a whopping £56,000 ($77,587.23) but I've read they got it at a reduced cost

01/21/18...

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The leader of this country is a ying-yang.
He rules from the city of Pyongyang.
After sixty years of uneventful peace,
this xenophobic jerk wants it to cease.
He is willing to wage war with the south.
Some unintelligible words come from his mouth.
He is too young to know what the first war was like.
His countrymen should tell him to take a hike.

From a news story found on AOL.com
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Telling blacks not to come to a basketball game.
That is such a racist remark and a shame.
Making such a comment is an absurdity.
In the professional basketball community,
African-Americans make up the great majority.
Those words said were a public disgrace.
Everywhere in any professional sports place,
room should be made for any color and race.

from a news story found on aol.com
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With all the towns and cities we've got,
where can you go without getting shot?
Another fool went on a shooting spree.
This time, at a Federal Express facility.
The city was in Indiana called Indianapolis;
eight persons dead and many wounded because of this.
Another sad episode we hear about on the news.
Yes, the senseless murder of persons continues.

From a news story on aol.com
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What a tasteless and repulsive thing to do!
Using Adolf Hitler to sell shampoo?
This man was the most striking example of cruelty.
Millions died because of his savagery.
Now he is in a shampoo ad in Turkey.
Have you people forgotten your history?
Discontinue displaying this advertisement today.
To sell your product, there is a better way.

From a news story found on CourierMail.com.au
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People of Europe, be careful of what you eat.
What has been branded as beef is actually horsemeat.
How could any legitimate business do something like that?
Horse flesh is not fit to feed to a dog or cat.
To sell butchered horses, would somebody be willing and able?
Those four-hoof beasts of burden don’t belong on the table.
We should keep our fine riding friends in the stable.

From a news story found on aol.com
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A big Hollywood star decided to go
to play some blackjack at a Las Vegas casino.
The management did not like what was going on.
Suspected of card counting, the actor was gone.
This episode appeared in need of a reality check.
How does one keep track of aces and tens in each deck?
The scene presented itself to be unclear and quite mucky.
Is it not permissible for patrons to get lucky?

From a news story found on aol.com
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This man held a prestigious position in our nation.
He was director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
A sudden decision caused him some grief.
He had been relieved of duties by our Commander-In-Chief.
The man was someone the President could do without.
With the director's ability, there was some doubt.
So where does this separation go from here?
Just stay tuned and keep a sharp ear.

from a news story found on aol.com
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Virginia Beach, Virginia is a popular spot.
With a beach and a boardwalk. it's got a lot.
So many nice days can be spent in the surf and sun.
Bring the whole family where they can all have fun.
It seems like such a nice place as any can be.
However, it is not immune to violent activity.
One Friday night, a shooter killed two and wounded eight.
This makes one wonder when shootings will abate.

from a news story found on aol.com
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The second house this year to go under in Atlantic City.
This is a scenario that does not look too pretty.
A once venerable establishment will soon be history.
The future of gaming is now obscured with doubt.
In the big crap game of business, they have just sevened-out.
We will be bidding farewell to the esteemed Showboat.
They have tooted their last horn with a sour note.
After August 31, that will be all she wrote.

from a local news story
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limitless...

a love adorn her soldier of strength 

upon a floor  hushed with promise

she lay hopeful in morning sun

with pen in hand she writes a life story without final adieu 
 
each letter scattered of timeless beauty

her words precise in loving hymn

silent, her  thoughts tumble amid the breeze 

she waits

endless...

______________________
Inspired by a news story regarding
one wife and her "LIMITLESS" love 
for her husand stationed abroad....

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Children are not allowed inside the casino.
Because they are underage, they cannot go.
While playing, it’s easy to lose track of the time.
Leaving your children in the car is a crime.
It comes with a stiff fine, and some jail time.
If the police see your auto in the parking lot,
you will be placed into an unenviable spot.
Next time, if to the casinos you want to roam,
for safety’s sake, leave the children at home.

Inspired by a local news story
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A lizard from somewhere landed on a plate.
Having his head in a kale salad was a terrible fate.
The remains were back in the kitchen all the while.
How did the preparer miss spotting the reptile?
This is not what the average dining customer would want.
It happened at lunch at a Manhattan restaurant.
The woman got a refund for the salad after the event.
The owner of the establishment simply stated:  “No comment”.

From a news story found on aol.com
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There were some more hate crimes the other day.
Eight unfortunate victims had their lives blown away.
The murders happened at spas around Atlanta.
This is the largest city in the southeastern state of Georgia.
It seems Asian-Americans all over our nation
have been targeted with crimes and racial discrimination.
This has culminated into an unfortunate growing trend.
It seems racially-motivated hatred will never see an end.

From a news story on aol.com
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These terrorists caused another conundrum.
They set off a few bombs in Brussels, Belgium.
Numerous innocent lives were blown away
in that city's airport and metropolitan subway.
This Middle-Eastern group wants to perpetrate fear.
Why would they want to do it in a city like here?
Europeans should safely have their lives to lead.
Terrorists attacks are something they don't need.
The wounds of innocent people continue to bleed.

from a recent news story.
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A little pre-dawn shaking was going on around LA.
Early morning risers got a jolt on St. Patrick’s Day.
This quake went the same way so many had gone before.
Today, it measured on the Richter scale at 4.4.
Nobody was hurt, and no damage had been done.
However, experiencing an earthquake is scary and not fun.
Was it the spirit of St. Patrick romping along the heather?
No, it was just two tectonic plates rubbing together.

From a news story found on aol.com

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Another mass shooting has occurred in America.
This time, it happened in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
A doctor, his wife, two grandchildren, and another were killed by a gun.
A former NFL player was deemed the culpable one.
That player was found dead from a shot self-inflicted.
This was a tragic event nobody could have predicted.
How many more unfortunate victims have to die?
It leaves many shaking their heads and asking why.

From a news story found on aol.com
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