just ANGRY

Shots ring out, shock sets in
as children flee in fear
innocence dies, rage lives on
as the heartless being appears.

Ruthless killing, unmerciful death
shatters the norm of the day
friends falling, on God's name their calling
to end this violent display.

Gone is peace, chaos reigns
and not from destruction of war
children dieing, families denying
this contempt from the boy next door.

Trust betrayed, an unthinkable act
loved ones cry out in pain
no respect, disregard for life
to a murderer, no heavenly gain.

Morals gone, values dissipated
freedom of CHOICE is everyones
faith in GOD, doing what's right
replaced with ANGER and guns.

By Ann F. Driggs
Written May 22, 1998

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