Guns in the Wrong Hands

Every time a shooting occurs,

We shake our heads in disbelief.

Subsequent dialogues reach

An impasse that further deepens our grief.

 

Democrats insist that current

Gun laws are not strict enough--

An idea that many Republican

Lawmakers firmly rebuff.

 

Those same Republicans

Choose to exercise their might

In protecting what they consider

Americans' Second Amendment right.

 

Democrats, in disagreement,

Counter with increasing frustration

That aspects of the Second Amendment

Leave much room for interpretation.

 

"This is not the time," some say,

"For lengthy discussions on gun control."

And once again we find ourselves

Going down the rabbit hole.

 

Gun violence here is inter-

Nationally unparalleled.

A vicious circle perpetuates

A tragedy that's unexcelled.

 

Guns in the wrong hands we know

Will have violent repercussions.

The only way to solve the problem

Will come from having healthy discussions.

 

If we maintain the status quo,

Read the writing on the wall:

Death and violence will increase

If no action is taken at all.

 

(6-15-17) By Bob B