A Cell Phone is Not a Gun

A cell phone is not a gun

Peanuts are not bullets

Do not shoot, if you’re not sure

Stop being criminal and cruel

A toddler might be behind the door

Stop being cruel and criminal

A sick elderly might be rocking the chair

A young girl might be combing her hair

A cell phone is not a deadly weapon

Do not shoot like that in the open

Do not open fire, our beautiful children

Are playing outside. Leave the deadly gun

In the holster. Stop, stop the violence

Avoid confrontation, a de-escalate the situation

Be careful. Be sensitive to the neighborhood

Bring love, peace, and lots of food

Too many bystanders are dying for no reason

Needlessly; this is not open season

STOP, stop, and stop shooting once and for all

And let our children live to grow smart and tall

Stop, stop right now

Yes, you sure know how.

Copyright © April 2018, Hébert Logerie, All rights reserved

Hébert Logerie is the author of several books of poetry.