Separate Pools
A commentary on the recent school shooting in Michigan.51 total reviews
Comment from Wendy G
Short, wise and to the point. Guns do not belong in the hands of young people, nor unstable people. There would be very few who actually NEED a weapon. Parents need to share some responsibility as apparently he was not legally of an age to hold a fire-arm. Lives ruined forever.
Wendy
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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Short, wise and to the point. Guns do not belong in the hands of young people, nor unstable people. There would be very few who actually NEED a weapon. Parents need to share some responsibility as apparently he was not legally of an age to hold a fire-arm. Lives ruined forever.
Wendy
Comment Written 06-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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Yes and some tragically ended. Thank you for expressing your thoughts so well.
Comment from l.raven
AMEN Nolan, if you go back and look my sweet friend...
the people who have been doing these shooting
have got some kind of mental problems...
and others knew it...
it's not the guns fault...it's the person shooting it...
things are out of control...it's so sad sweet guy...
I hear the parents were charged...
I love your poem you...and love your picture...
very well written...love you...Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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AMEN Nolan, if you go back and look my sweet friend...
the people who have been doing these shooting
have got some kind of mental problems...
and others knew it...
it's not the guns fault...it's the person shooting it...
things are out of control...it's so sad sweet guy...
I hear the parents were charged...
I love your poem you...and love your picture...
very well written...love you...Linda xxoo
Comment Written 05-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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Thank you my dear sweet friend. I actually look forward to your heartfelt expressions. You are a treasure and I treasure you greatly.
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your so very welcome you...always...
and Thank You for your kind words...
your awesome...you make me smile...
God Bless...love xxoo
Comment from ahamranji
This is a very painful subject to write about. The poem serves as a warning to irresponsible parents who indulge their children. The blood of innocents is shed and so are the tears of those who lose their beloveds.
"Victims' blood formed separate pools". A very poignant ending.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2021
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This is a very painful subject to write about. The poem serves as a warning to irresponsible parents who indulge their children. The blood of innocents is shed and so are the tears of those who lose their beloveds.
"Victims' blood formed separate pools". A very poignant ending.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2021
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Thank you I respect and appreciate your comments.
Comment from Sherry Asbury
I agree heartily with the wisdom of this write. Although I lean more toward gun restrictions. It seems to me so many mentally unstable people get possession of guns and their rage causes death. But if a man wants to kill, they will find a way.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2021
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I agree heartily with the wisdom of this write. Although I lean more toward gun restrictions. It seems to me so many mentally unstable people get possession of guns and their rage causes death. But if a man wants to kill, they will find a way.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2021
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That is a very wise and accurate realization, but what can we do. As writers we can try to shine a light on this very dark subject.
Comment from Ric Myworld
What a sad flurry of events that just ended with four students dead. When we were kids, we all had guns. We hunted from about 9 years old, and feasted on rabbit, squirrel, and deer. But times have changed and so has the regard for human life, especially in our youth. There must have been signs somewhere along the way with the young killer. Thanks for sharing another of your outstanding poems!
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2021
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What a sad flurry of events that just ended with four students dead. When we were kids, we all had guns. We hunted from about 9 years old, and feasted on rabbit, squirrel, and deer. But times have changed and so has the regard for human life, especially in our youth. There must have been signs somewhere along the way with the young killer. Thanks for sharing another of your outstanding poems!
Comment Written 05-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2021
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Thank you Ric, I totally appreciate your kind words regarding my work.
Comment from tfawcus
Gun responsibility would certainly be a good start, but I can't see how that can be enforced without tighter controls on the access to guns by minors and people with diagnosed mental issues. Your poem brings yet another tragic shooting into the foreground.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2021
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Gun responsibility would certainly be a good start, but I can't see how that can be enforced without tighter controls on the access to guns by minors and people with diagnosed mental issues. Your poem brings yet another tragic shooting into the foreground.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2021
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Not that anyone has ever asked me, but I feel nevertheless that it all begins and ends with respect for human life. Anyone who can take the life of another human being, be it adult , toddler, or human embryo, that person has a problem. To quote my aunt Emily, "You need Jesus!"
Comment from Janet Foor
A sad, sad day for the families in that school and for the young man whose life is forever ruined by this tragic event.
Certainly guns do not belong in the hands of the unstable.
My husband was a hunter and our children grew up with guns in the house. They learned to use them and we all had a healthy respect for them. Having said that , when they were not in use, they were under lock and key.
Good message Nomi.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2021
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A sad, sad day for the families in that school and for the young man whose life is forever ruined by this tragic event.
Certainly guns do not belong in the hands of the unstable.
My husband was a hunter and our children grew up with guns in the house. They learned to use them and we all had a healthy respect for them. Having said that , when they were not in use, they were under lock and key.
Good message Nomi.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 04-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2021
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Thank you Janet. The sad thing about this particular case is the parents supposedly bought the gun for the young man's use.
Comment from Raul1
I think that guns shouldn't be allowed to the public. I believe that only the cops and military should have them to catch the bad guys. It is my opinion. Thanks for sharing! Interesting poem.
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2021
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I think that guns shouldn't be allowed to the public. I believe that only the cops and military should have them to catch the bad guys. It is my opinion. Thanks for sharing! Interesting poem.
Comment Written 04-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2021
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Thank you Raul.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
There is so much wrong with this story. Your poem touches on several of the 'things.' Good job with the end rhymes, the smooth flow, and the message. Your notes are helpful to understand your position, too.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2021
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There is so much wrong with this story. Your poem touches on several of the 'things.' Good job with the end rhymes, the smooth flow, and the message. Your notes are helpful to understand your position, too.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 04-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2021
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Thank you Jan, I appreciate your comments.
Comment from writer723
I really enjoyed reading this touching poetry. Your scenario fully demonstrated the tragedy that can occur when a gun gets into the wrong hands. I felt an emotional response from this poem and I also found it very moving. It's thought-provoking and heart-rending. Wonderful writing! It deserves six stars if I had any left. God bless you!
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2021
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I really enjoyed reading this touching poetry. Your scenario fully demonstrated the tragedy that can occur when a gun gets into the wrong hands. I felt an emotional response from this poem and I also found it very moving. It's thought-provoking and heart-rending. Wonderful writing! It deserves six stars if I had any left. God bless you!
Comment Written 04-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2021
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Thank you so much. I enjoyed reading your comments.