one more statistic

one more statistic

A Poem by Poeticpiers
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Sonnet

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One more statistic
 
A random act of violence,
An unpremeditated blow
 which devastates two families.
A difference only of degrees
Because a drunkard took offence
against someone he did not know.
Another of life’s tragedies
The victim gone beyond recall
 and his assailant locked away
 for years behind a prison wall.
That is the price he has to pay.
More victims added to the toll
that’s yearly claimed by alcohol.
 
27-Apr-08

© 2008 Poeticpiers


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How right you are. For this poem, I like yur loud voice it is very POW!!! and effective.

Posted 16 Years Ago


sadly this poem can do nothing to change the past....but maybe it can help to heal the future

Posted 16 Years Ago


My son was killed by a drunk driver just a year ago, it was so senseless. Thank you for spreading the message not to drink and drive. Sincerely,Debileah

Posted 16 Years Ago


Oh how sad but true in so many unfortunate instances. You have captured it perfectly in so few words. Well done. Thank you.
Light,
Siddartha


Posted 16 Years Ago



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Poeticpiers
Poeticpiers

Near Durham city UK, United Kingdom



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72years, young married. Ex police officer Ex social worker. interests Reading and writing poetry Painting and drawing in coloured pencil avid reader,sci fi fantasy crime. comparitive religion and esp... more..

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