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i wrote this after witnessing on the news, yet another callous murder of pedestrians by someone driving at them in a vehicle.

UNITE WE MUST..

Sirens wailing, people struck,
No time to dodge, no time to duck.
Bile rising, panic ensues,
Another story for the news.

We watch at home, eyes so wide,
Safe and sound, all tucked inside.
As the van it takes, another life,
A sister, brother, man or wife.

Atrocities, it seems so clear,
Repugnant messages of fear.
We cannot let them take the lead,
As people suffer, people bleed.

Unite we must and we will win,
Colour, creed should be no sin.
Embrace ourselves, just human bound,
And join your arms and stand your ground.

©pennynoodles

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TeresaRudolph71 · 51-55, F

That's so sad. I didn't hear about this. You mentioned that it was a murder. Was it intentional? Or do they know?

I often wish that more drivers would pay more attention and be more aware of pedestrians. I've seen a lot of bumper stickers that say "Start seeing motorcycles." I think they should make some bumper stickers that say "Start seeing pedestrians." We're really taking a chance, every time we cross the street on foot.

sciguy18 · M

I didn’t hear about this. Nonetheless, a fitting poem.

pennynoodles · 56-60, F

Unfortunately, this seems to be the newest way of getting your thirty seconds of fame over here. @sciguy18

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