The child found what looked like a toy
but when a way was found
to fulfill curiosity
found their friend
lying dead at their feet
guns are not the answer to feeling secure
left lying within the reach of
innocence
she was about her morning
preparing breakfast
on yet another Valentine’s Day
when she heard a gunshot
fill the air
and looking ’round
found her husband
of many years crumpled
in the doorway
dead…a gun in his hand
guns are not the answer to depression,
to problems seemingly
having no answer
Leaders of the world always disagreeing
make plans for larger armies
to carry more guns
to kill more people who are caught
in the cross hairs
guns are not the answer to solutions
for forcing others to agree
to another countries’ ideas
guns are not the path to peace
© November 2017 Renee Espriu
This is in response to Jamie Dede’s Wednesday Writing Prompt. Read more responses at https://jamiededes.com/2017/11/01/dueling-with-words-to-stop-gun-violence-wednesdays-writing-prompt. The photo below was taken from Public Domain Pictures and digitally altered.
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No, more guns are not the answer. Powerful words.
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Thank you. I believe words speak with more effect than any weapon of death that human beings have produced. I hope you are well.
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I agree, Renee. Too many tragedies, hardly any controls…. Thank you for posting this.
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Thank you for taking time to read. I have never liked guns and every time I hear of the tragedies that revolve around them it saddens my heart and darkens my day. Be well.
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Agreed.
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I am glad that many people are on the same page as myself. Hope you are well.
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I agree Renee, so sad so many think they need them.. And even sadder when the innocent die because of them. ❤
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Yes, far too many guns and it has become the norm to believe they will keep them safe from harm, no matter what the case may be. Too many have become disillusioned with the idea.
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😀 I was so saddened to hear more bad news involving Guns in the USA today Renee.. My heart and prayers reaching out. ❤
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Well said, Renee. Thank you!
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I am glad you appreciated the write, Jamie. I will be off to CA tomorrow for a week to visit my dad. I sent an email for a submission to the next Bezine already given I will be out of town. Hope you are feeling rested after your week off. Be well.
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