It's different here in Canada about guns but back in old days on the farm my dad and I used to go hunting and I was firing a shot gun at 8 years old . My how times have changed ! Where there is a will there is a way ! Thanks for sharing . Have a good day !
I wish people did not need to own guns! But my brothers and sister-in-laws do too, and I pray they and you will never need to use them. This poem rocks, though, with fine lines and rhymes and conscious values. I too love the USA.
I agree with your first stanza. Crazies will find a way, no matter what. I understand what you say here. As a Canadian, however, I cannot understand the relationship between flag-waving and gun-owning, because the two are not related in our culture. A good write, however. K
Not sure, but in California no one is trying to take our guns from us...just get them registered and for buyer's of weapons to be registered and have a background check... and I can see already a backlog where that is concerned. I guess it's a start. As you say, the crazies will find a way! As far as the right to own a gun..I don't feel threatened at this time. But..I inherited mine..I didn't buy them. I understand that they are trying to make a dent in the crimes committed with guns..but...like you, I would defend my right to defend myself and my family! Is there an answer? Not really. Unfortunately...not really..
May 7, 2013 at 4:21 PM
Crazies will find a way
Long after the disarming
To disrupt, damage and
kill
I own a gun
As I own all my tools;
Responsibly, respectfully and
rightfully.
I own a gun
Because our freedom still stands
And our flag still
waves.
God Bless America!
Forty-five words for Imaginary Garden With Real Toads for the "unprompted" poetry challenge.
24 Comments
Close this window Jump to comment formAmen!
I own a couple swords - close enough?
May 1, 2013 at 3:58 PM
Great post!
Freedom still stands, God Bless America!
May 1, 2013 at 4:06 PM
I agree, Amen....I own a grumpy Shih -Tuz :), Francine.
May 1, 2013 at 4:09 PM
gun ownership is our right. i do think better background checks are a good thing, though. and restricting high capacity clip weapons, too.
May 1, 2013 at 4:12 PM
Good for you. The only way to safe.
May 1, 2013 at 6:03 PM
Amen again!
May 1, 2013 at 6:13 PM
Nice poem.
May 1, 2013 at 6:44 PM
As others have said, Amen!
May 1, 2013 at 6:55 PM
It's different here in Canada about guns but back in old days on the farm my dad and I used to go hunting and I was firing a shot gun at 8 years old . My how times have changed ! Where there is a will there is a way ! Thanks for sharing . Have a good day !
May 1, 2013 at 7:09 PM
We have our freedom here in the Netherlands too, but it does not involve owning guns. I don't see what the one has to do with the other.
May 1, 2013 at 8:25 PM
Amen, I own mine proudly and respectfully too! Well said, Gail!
May 1, 2013 at 9:50 PM
Great post, Gail. You know where we stand.
God bless and have a wonderful Thursday. ♥
May 1, 2013 at 10:03 PM
i do to, great poem
May 2, 2013 at 7:03 AM
I own several! Sshh don't tell....
Hugs
May 2, 2013 at 7:33 AM
I wish people did not need to own guns! But my brothers and sister-in-laws do too, and I pray they and you will never need to use them. This poem rocks, though, with fine lines and rhymes and conscious values. I too love the USA.
May 2, 2013 at 8:15 AM
I am owned by 3 nasty little chihuahuas, will that do?
Lynne x
May 2, 2013 at 9:16 AM
I agree with your first stanza. Crazies will find a way, no matter what. I understand what you say here.
As a Canadian, however, I cannot understand the relationship between flag-waving and gun-owning, because the two are not related in our culture.
A good write, however.
K
May 2, 2013 at 10:09 AM
my Mountain man agrees, I will always respect the right ro responsible ownership and walk with a BIG dog. :)
May 2, 2013 at 10:50 AM
... and I respect your right to own one!!!
May 2, 2013 at 12:13 PM
So do we....several...all shapes and sizes!...:)JP
May 2, 2013 at 7:14 PM
Me too! Great poem!
May 4, 2013 at 11:46 AM
I own a sword and two big dogs!
May 4, 2013 at 5:55 PM
I'm perplexed. Who is trying to disarm you? And what has that to do with our freedom?
May 4, 2013 at 9:49 PM
Not sure, but in California no one is trying to take our guns from us...just get them registered and for buyer's of weapons to be registered and have a background check... and I can see already a backlog where that is concerned. I guess it's a start.
As you say, the crazies will find a way!
As far as the right to own a gun..I don't feel threatened at this time. But..I inherited mine..I didn't buy them.
I understand that they are trying to make a dent in the crimes committed with guns..but...like you, I would defend my right to defend myself and my family!
Is there an answer? Not really.
Unfortunately...not really..
May 7, 2013 at 4:21 PM