RANDOM JACK POETRY HOUR: VIOLENCE
Remember the Fallen
We lament the killing of Charlie Kirk *
As we mourn Melissa Hortman **
Both were killed for political work
By a crazed individual assassin
One is no greater than the other
No lesser by any means
One was a sister, the other a brother
And both were human beings
Both were martyred to their cause
Remember them for who they were
Despite whatever human flaws
This fate they did not deserve
There is far too much hatred and rage
In this world of growing extremes
We are entering a desperate violent age
We should grasp just what that means
High powered weapons in dangerous hands
Are a problem we all must address
Take a vow to do whatever you can
To make these dangers less
And lower the volume of discontent
Accept that we can disagree
Interpret kindly what others meant
Try not to plant the seed
* assassinated in Utah
** assassinated in Minnesota
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