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He Gave Me a Gun
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He Gave Me a Gun |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738
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He gave me a gun. A .22, and promised he'd teach me just how to shoot. He gave me a gun and it fit my hand, but it won't fit my heart-- I don't understand. He said "I won't be here" to protect you at night." He gave me a gun, but it doesn't feel right. "Weapons don't suit me." I said in protest. He said, "Take the gun, and maybe you'll rest-- sleep better at night when the shadows play games." He gave me a gun. Now I'll never feel safe. |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
Some collect items, to have and to hold, Just possession, makes them feel safe or bold, But those with none, seemingly sleeping sound, Without a gun, unprotected and poverty bound, Nothing holds them, since everything’s sold, Everything gone, only valued life is found. Gloom |
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Carol Lina Member
since 2001-11-18
Posts 94USA |
intense writing, I'd rather have the man!  Carolina |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Serenity, Enjoyed the read. *L* |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
WOW!!! I can see how this can make you feel so uneasy. **hugs** he meant well, I am sure. He feared for your safety not realising your fears. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
you summed it up well with your last lines give it back... get rid of it |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I sleep secure with only a state of mind...hopely you do not live in that bad of a neighborhood where you must possess a gun for protection...in some neighborhoods and in some countries almost everyone carries a gun...it depends on how you were raised.James |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
PG---it just doesn't feel right. I know he thought it would make me feel safer, but it doesn't. Thank you for understanding. Carol Lina....I am ready to give up the gun AND the man...lol--thanks for all of your kindness! Sy...I love ya much, you know that? Man of few words, ya just know there's a story behind this one, doncha?  Startime...you just don't know. Maybe you do. but it sickens me just to hold the danged thing...sigh...thanks for reading. dor....not giving it back, he doesn't need a gun either!!!! Not sure what I'm going to do...I just know I'm far too jumpy and emotional to be a responsible gun owner. And if he only knew how many times I've seen HIM through cross-hairs, he wouldn't have done that! (that's a joke people!) James, I live in a great people, unfortunately, it's not the strangers I fear, but the people I grew up with! All politics aside, I respect the rights of others, but I KNOW better than to put a weapon in this home....sigh... THANKS ALL. love you! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
We fortunately have much tighter gun control laws over here. Guns frighten me...get rid of it Karen! Now...I have goosebumps thinking about it! Police are about the only ones to carry guns up here.  ~hugs, Nancy~ ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~ |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
Great words of wisdom, much enjoyed, thank you for sharing them. Regards, Olias. |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
You don't have to shoot, you can always bumb him on the head with it  Great poem though Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Karen This was such a powerful piece of writing with a very strong message. I hope things are fine with you. Take care.....Sue Suetang |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
I wouldn't like it either, Karen. They scare the heck out of me. Especially with all the stories of people accidentally shooting someone or themselves. This is scary for sure! All writing comes |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
serenity, I'm with you babe. The man and the gun gotta go. But not together! LOL Sin isn't fair, but God got even, grace isn't fair either. larry c |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I love the point you make here, serene one. I'm a firm believer that certain things attract situations. It's astounding to me how many situations seem to occur requiring the use of a gun after the person involved has gotten access to one. Get rid of the darned thing. You are dangerous enough without one |
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