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July 10, 2013
By Marieke SILVER, Tijeras, New Mexico
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What kind of a people are we
To kill so mercilessly?
What kind of creature would destroy,
For the simple pleasure of taking joy?
What is it that drives
Humans to steal away each others lives?
How much blood must be shed
For a few loving words to be said?
Why have so many died
For us to realize the demons live inside?

© Angela R., Mahopac, NY

The author's comments:
I wrote this shortly after the bombing at the Boston marathon, but it really applies to many acts of violence.
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HudaZav SILVER said...
on May. 25 2014 at 9:38 pm
HudaZav SILVER, Toronto, Other
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Favorite Quote:
"Nothing is impossible; the word itself says 'I'm possible'!" -Audrey Hepburn

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Wow, this piece is actually so accurate, and very captured concept. good job!
PirateCountry DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 17 2013 at 3:39 pm
PirateCountry DIAMOND, Muncie, Indiana
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Favorite Quote:
"I don't know half of you half as well as I should like and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve."

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I love the concept and the way everything flowed so easily together. Your rhymes were very good. They weren't too forced like mine are. We humans can be pretty rough sometimes but we aren't all like that! Good job!