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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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For Billy What kind of person robs a store whose very name says Goodwill - dependent on donations and existing to aid not accrue fortune? What kind of person shoots an unarmed man who'd given all there was to give and cooperated fully to protect a pregnant coworker? He sank in blood before her. What kind of monster leaves friends to find a familiar face in their homes once again but this time black-bordered on a television screen? Does the killer hear our keen of grief and disbelief? What kind of person treats a child's grandfather, a mother's son, a wife's joy as a disposable target decking so many halls with such sorrow? We were so different yet drawn together destined to be more than friends less than lovers and never complacent - What kind of person took all that away? In memory of William Robert Musick, August 4, 1954 - December 13, 2004. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I'll probably have to stand in line, but I volunteer....I'd gladly pull the lever on this dreck! I'm proud to be first responder to any of our Laura's poems, but this one....I don't have words for this, and I'm glad to be the first one to say it! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> ______________Ratleader______________ |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Only someone very sick, very demented. If this was a friend I'm sorry for your loss. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Ratleader: I'm afraid you'll have to stand in line, my friend... for there are so many of us more than willing to take out that garbage. Thank you... I know this isn't really a poem... but the words needed some outlet. RSWells: Thank you... he was indeed a friend... and I can't type the word "was" without tears. The killers were apprehended... but I have no faith in our justice system... some technicality will probably leave them free to live the long life they denied Billy. And is there ever really any justice when a good man is cut down? |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
tis indeed a poem...a touching heart on sleeve tribute...Im so very sorry for all involved...we never understand why these things have to happen. heart-hugs  |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
lately there is much of this going on... it is hard for me to listen to the local news let alone national... Sorry for your loss, Suthern hugs M |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
I'm sorry. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Leniency... "oh, let them be...they're just acting out..." "he's just showing character"... Where are the conscience rules? Where are the ethics? Morals? Suthern, as always, you are on target, you write the poem of heart, always with a lesson...you are your own light, leading... And in case someone needs to go home to get some rest because they are weary of the battle? I will step into that line in their place... |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I'm so sorry this happened, Ruth!  Heart hugs to you. |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Oh my - what sorrow - truly sorry for those touched by this tragedy - uncomprehensible - Hugs - Susan Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
This world is full of sadness, but in equal amounts we manage to find the joy I hope. So sad for this person's family. Sad so many lives are changed at the hands of the desperate. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
A person with no heart does these kind of things. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 What an incredibly sad event, for everyone. While I cannot offer to stand in that line, I offer my condolences, my heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends, and hope that justice will prevail.Shaking my head here, as goodwill is not the action that survives this event, if the focus is on the perpetrator rather than the generous heart that gave the ultimate so willingly. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I've always been willing to "take out the garbage"...and in this case, would be thrilled to do so.....strong write Suthern....and a sad one |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I can't thank you enough for your kind responses and support... As I was trying to listen for any news about this crime last night, I was amazed at how many shootings are happening around here on a daily basis... Statistics really don't mean that much until you know the people behind the numbers. |
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