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Weapon Not the Problem

One country some often say Since banned firearms day Is safer than the USA There really is no truth in that Mass shootings there rare before Act Little or no change after... fact Though mass murders no reductions Some five plus killed on six occasions Difference was no guns as weapons Along with USA's mass shootings... Other countries have mass stabbings frequent car attacks and bombings All countries have problems this we know People with agendas gloss over for show May 7, 2018

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Greg Gaul

Date: 6/5/2018 7:03:00 PM

Susan, I believe in advocacy poetry and this work is one fine piece on a subject dear to me. Poetry, if nothing else, can move people's minds. Thank you for this effort, your recognition is most deserved.

Susan Gentry
Date: 6/6/2018 5:45:00 AM

I like that you called it advocacy poetry and appreciate you reading and commenting. :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/11/2018 12:33:00 PM

Back again for a quick double-take: Yours didn't place in the contest, but it scored big with me...Could just be that there was too much truth and plain common sense in your write to win a 'rant' contest--i.e., not enough insane, inane raving, you know. At any rate, this one's now a FAVE with me. Best always, gw

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/14/2018 1:15:00 PM

Aww so sweet! Thank you and take care, :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/9/2018 11:00:00 PM

I used to think that "the truth will out." As I age, I'm not sure at all of that. Thank you for publishing a smidgen of truth amidst all the politicizing and agenda devising! :) gw

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/10/2018 12:49:00 AM

Thank you, :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/9/2018 8:56:00 AM

It's global and it's all so sad!! I had a rant but I did not post it in time, so I did not post it at all!

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/10/2018 12:49:00 AM

Thanks, Andrea.

Geoffrey Brewer

Date: 5/8/2018 2:44:00 PM

Gun free zones decreed All gathered safe within Now easy targets Well said, Susan

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/8/2018 8:31:00 PM

Thank you. :)

Caycay Jennings

Date: 5/8/2018 12:47:00 PM

We really get served truth about anything, ANYTHING - but I am sure of this truth - it is all beyond sad. Good job making your point(s) and delivering them poetically. Good luck in the contest and all else. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/8/2018 8:30:00 PM

Thank you, CayCay. Agree.