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Silent moments and vigils won't make it right,
Instead, we must act to stamp out this blight.
License firearms, a simple first step,
Every life matters; it's safety we prep.
Next round of thoughts and prayers still don't sustain,
Carved holes left by loved ones, incurable pain.
End violence now, let peace remain.
About the Creator
Allison Baggott-Rowe
I am an author pursuing my MA in Writing at Harvard. For fun, I mentor kids in chess, play competitive Irish music, and performed in Seattle with Cirque du Soleil. I also hold my MA in Psychology and delivered a TEDx talk about resiliency.
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Comments (1)
Loved your poem, it has a lot to say!❤️