Arm-me

My thoughts on the massacre in Florida.

A lost boy bought a gun,

now he’s an army of one.

Demons spoke in his ear,

his mission was clear.

Pinpoint the blame

(take aim)

 

Placing a mask on his face,

lost boy hid his disgrace.

Systematic mental design,

one lesson on his mind.

Face the war within

(expel the sin)

 

Returning with something much bigger,

lost boy had his finger on the trigger.

He stood beyond the class inside,

the place where children hide.

Lethal shots fired

(innocence expired)

 

Demons fled,

exploding from his head.

Live rounds spiral with haste,

excessive fire power laying waste.

Empty shells fall one by one

(directly below the gun)

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souls forced against heaven’s gate,

hearts below enraged with hate.

Screams echo through the halls,

young blood covers the walls.

Lost boy displayed the massacre on his mind

(projected with the weapon left behind)

 

Author's Note

I've been writing about these school shootings since the heartbreak we witnessed in Sandy hook, and I find it hard to believe the government still refuses to do anything about it.
I've been locked out of the site for awhile, so if I can't get on to review comments, I will get to them asap, thanks...

Reviews

[Crowley]

Heavy sigh....the tragedies continue to stack up and so senseless. This kind of writing keeps it in the eye of the public and helps so that people don't forget. the shape and tenor of the poem were well measured and thought out. Sad but great piece.

[Anthony (aka Mr.e)]

Thanks for the read and comment Crowley. I only hope we can figure out how to solve the problem, it's become way too common. Thanks again and sorry for the delayed response.

[alanwgraham]

You have done well to focus on this horrible tragedy that is being enacted so regularly. We need to focus on why it happens so often in some places but not in others. The conclusion that access to guns is a great part of the problem seems obvious and we need to apply pressure to have this changed. Well done for expressing your feelings about this in a very original way.
Regards,
Alan

[Anthony (aka Mr.e)]

Well said Alan, I completely agree. Thank you for reading.

[Norah]

I could sense your true emotions in this poem. May all their souls rest in peace

[Anthony (aka Mr.e)]

Thanks for reading Norah, and sorry for the delayed response, I've had problems with this site lately.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

It is clear that you have written this poem from your deepest heart. The words tell a story of tragedy on so many levels...the tragic “lost boy” as he perpetrates the senseless destruction of so many. And you are the truthsayer. You demonstrate technical perfection and eloquent language in your intricate form, flow, cadence, rhyme. Your stark numbering of the victims-each honored on a separate line- is brilliant. “A lost boy bought a gun”- again. And again you say this madness must stop. Thank you for your words.

[Anthony (aka Mr.e)]

Thank you for this stunning review Annette. This subject always gets to me, especially when the children are involved, heartbreaking.

[Karen Redburn]

Oh this is a horrific, sad and tragically true account. I pray for America, hoping that something will be done finally. I remember Sandy Hook, so close to Christmas my heart was heavy that year. Education here is needed, and it needs to start at the grade school level. This gun culture, needs to evolve into something that is not so dangerous and deadly.

[Anthony (aka Mr.e)]

Thank you for reading and your prayers Karen, I hope we soon find a cure to this disease.