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What Will It Take?

Tragedy of the Absurd

By Peri LiveseyPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
Photo by Heather Mount on Unsplash

Another mass murder you say?

All those poor souls blown away!

Still gun-owners demand,

say they must make a stand -

and their 'right to bear arms' wins the day.

heartbreaksad poetrysocial commentary

About the Creator

Peri Livesey

An artist/writer spreading my wings.

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  • Sonia Heidi Unruh3 years ago

    Good use of the limerick for a poignant rant on a critical issue. I'm loving your work and subscribed!

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