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Gunned Down
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I tried to create art on the theme of peace, but the latest school shooting was weighing too heavy. The image you see is the result. Disturbing as it is, it doesn't begin to. . .enough said.


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GUNNED DOWN
just like that.

GUNNED DOWN
in nothing flat.

GUNNED DOWN
at school, at work,
at the library,
at the park,
on the street,
in the sanctuary
of a place of worship
or home.

GUNNED DOWN
some with others,
some alone.

GUNNED DOWN
and left dead
or never the same.

GUNNED DOWN
leaving families
and friends
with gravestones,
running their fingers
over their names.

GUNNED DOWN

GUNNED DOWN

GUNNED DOWN

 

(c) Phyllis Jean Green
             2012

 

 

 

     

 

 

 


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 Reviews of "Gunned Down"
Reviewed by Barbara Henry
Reviewed on February 20, 2013
Moving work and so effective in expressing your feelings about the subject.
When you get a moment, please read: "Imagine A World," the poem I wrote to ease my pain after learning of the horror.
Continued success-
Barbara J Henry

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on January 5, 2013
A most apt and timely sharing, Pea; art and verses effectively convey your theme. Love, peace, and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Mary Patterson
Reviewed on January 2, 2013
An American tragedy, .. My heart goes out to all who lost loved ones! It should have never happened......M

Reviewed by Axilea MU
Reviewed on December 25, 2012
Revolting, and desperate is how we feel in moments like this. Until one day we decide to at least try to do something about it. Do we have to blame our passivity too? One can feel your revolt. Colors and strength of the image are great too.



Axilea

Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on December 22, 2012
Emotionally resonant, and so shattering!
You speak such insight within the course of one powerful poem.
Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed on December 17, 2012
Shattering, in painting and verse. God help U.S.

(((((HUGS))))) and love, Karla. :(

Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger
Reviewed on December 17, 2012
Phyllis,
The image of the white paper doves is in my throughts.
The smiling faces of the children and adults stream
through my soul. Uplifting prayers.

Lady Mry Ann

Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on December 16, 2012
twenty innocent children in Connecticut, their lives snuffed out by another individual with serious social problems that our mental health institutions failed to give the help he needed - in China a day or so within the timing of the Connecticut massacre, twenty two school children were attacked and slashed by a knife wielding mad man - clearly the global society is producing social deviates the mental health institutions are permitting to slip through the safety net and innocent people are suffering the consequences - a season and holiday of peace and love have been interrupted with violence and death - may peace and love soon overwhelm us all - I wish you love and peace my dear friend - Jon Michael

Reviewed by Muhammad Al Mahdi
Reviewed on December 16, 2012
An outcry which very strongly expresses the shock and pain that is the immediate reaction to the Newtown tragedy and to all human tragedies perpetuated by humans such as this. Raw and very expressive. The art work too is of great power.

Reviewed by Vivian Dawson
Reviewed on December 16, 2012
Your image and truth of these
tragedies is so full of the
grief and sadness I feel..

Lady Vivian

Reviewed by Budd Nelson
Reviewed on December 15, 2012
too very sad
budd

Reviewed by Stephen Cherring
Reviewed on December 15, 2012
I've spent the last four years writing-perfecting-and editing a Children's story to make them smile,laugh,and give out a feel good factor. And all the while..lurks those dark forces, planning misery, tragedy, and horror. As a Father and Human,I felt sick when I heard this awful news. I could write about it for ages. But what else would I say?

Regards Steve.

























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