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The Evening City News |
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bboog Member
since 2000-02-29
Posts 303Valencia, California |
I posted this poem originally in the CA forum and since Easter is around the corner, thought I'd post it here. The Evening City News The body count starts at seven when you watch the TV news. But they tease you - til eleven singing the same old violent song with a slightly different tune. It's the evening city news. Tonight at seven, three people: A teacher, fiance and son Were shot to death by someone who later committed suicide using a handgun. Our announcer sings lead vocal: "When she didn't go to school That morning, all the other teachers knew. For on Valentine's Day, said the fiance, 'Your ex is nothing but trouble.' For more on this, here's Larry, standing at the scene." "As students mourned her passing, A co-worker found a note. To find out even more on this, don't miss the news at eleven." At eleven, the second-string announcer puts away his pen and sings: "He slaughtered his ex-wife, her fiance and son, and when he was done he killed himself. For more on this Here's Larry, still standing at the scene." "As students mourned her passing, the principal found her note, -It said please not to allow her fiance to ever meet up with her ex. She was sick of him controlling her tired of his abuse. Yet, the day before the shooting the two men were seen with the principal, smiling and shaking hands. The teacher's note slipped through a crack that's what we understand. Now back to you in studio." The second-string announcer checks his notes before he ends his endless tune. "A shotgun and handgun were used. And we'll have more news after this- Happy Easter everybody On the evening city news." |
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WhiteNite Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 241Montgomery, AL |
And this is why I don't watch much TV.  Reading this poem it struck me... I've been spelling "fiance" wrong for sooooo long. Guess I never thought to look it up and noone ever told me I was wrong.I really liked your poem. A testiment to the reason we have so much violence in the world tofday, yet so many stand wonder where their children get it from. "Don't let your character get camoflaged with your environment. Find who you are and let it stay in its true colors." --Rachel Joy Scott |
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bboog Member
since 2000-02-29
Posts 303Valencia, California |
To WhiteNite: thanks for reading. It always seems that something like this happens around a holiday. (unfortunately) Thanks for your comments. best regards, bboog |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
A perfect portral of the media! Corinne |
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bboog Member
since 2000-02-29
Posts 303Valencia, California |
C~ thanks for reading. The news media are often full of self-importance, aren't they? best regards, bboog |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is a perfect depiction of the reality of the sad situation. I also avoid the news programs as much as possible. My senses were constantly feeling assaulted by all the tragedy in the world. I had difficulty hearing it all and then seeing the anchor person smile two seconds later. You've done a great job with this, Bob. Denise |
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bboog Member
since 2000-02-29
Posts 303Valencia, California |
Thanks D~ bboog |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
My congratulations now back to you on the net. |
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