Thanks dear! It's not necessarily something written for people to "like". It's purposefully supposed to make people uncomfortable, to put them into a situation others had no choice but to experience. Too many people are desensitized by tragedy today; such experiences change people, and I believe in order to realize how important it is to look out for the person next to you and yourself, instead of being selfish and just caring about yourself, that insight into such tragedy needs to be had. People need to feel and understand what it's like to be a part of this tragedy before any great change comes along to prevent it.

That being said, it was a very tough piece to write and I appreciate you chatting with me during its advent and giving me advice on the direction to go. Couldn't have done it without you.

Much love N,
S

Thanks Kitty Cat Lady!

There were some parts I struggled with because I felt the story was more important than the flow, and I made some sacrifices on that end. Regardless, it didn't turn out too bad, and I have these vivid images in my head during the writing and reading ... I hope that transferred over to the average reader. I wince just imaging it, I can only imagine having to live with experiencing it for the rest of my days.

Regardless, thank you for reading and commenting. Your time is appreciated, as it definitely isn't a short piece by any stretch.

Thanks again,
IdTakeABulletForYou

All past and future victims. I hope we come to our senses one day, to realize that this is not acceptable. Thanks for your time dear, hope all is well.

Love,
S

That's what poets are for man. To make people think. To make people uncomfortable. To be the philosopher able to empathize with individuals who suffer. Following this story in the news, I really felt for those victims and it was a story that touched me, about the two gay men, and I felt it needed to be told. People are more concerned with making gay marriage illegal than saving lives, and it just blows my mind. I tried to intertwine that in with the story, as well as the trauma felt after such a short moment of terror and confusion. Hopefully that made it across; definitely a sad poem for a sad moment in time. I appreciate your reading this piece.

Thank you,
IdTakeABulletForYou

Thank you for reading and commenting Milly, it is appreciated. I think more people need to put themselves in the shoes of victims. The first comment, and it was during the incident where I am (In Qatar we're about 10 hours ahead of vegas), a coworker said "Well, guess this means the liberals are going to try to take our guns again." People are so desensitized to these occurrences that all they end up caring about is themselves. Until they experience such tragedy, and it changes them entirely. I don't know, I feel like there is not a viable solution to the gun problem in America, but just having a free-for-all and having shootings and massacres all the time is most definitely not okay.

I found the story tragic but intriguing, because I know what the country music scene is like (more conservative) and I imagined how it must have been to be gay at a country concert with your boyfriend (many weird looks, no doubt)... so overcoming those trials and tribulations to have a good time, it's a beautiful rebellion. Then to be struck down, it's just atrocious.

Anyway, I went off on a tangent, as it seems I always do. Thanks for your time Milly,
S

Thank you, Free Verse; much appreciated!

IdTakeABulletForYou

Thank you for reading Michael; it is important to me, that people realize those killed aren't the only victims of such crimes. People have to live with the flashbacks and the nightmares for the rest of their lives, whether mentally, or both physically and mentally in the case of the wounded. Either way, I'm glad to be able to get this message out there.

Thanks again,
IdTakeABulletForYou

Thank you KCL! :-)

Also if I credit you, may I Share this with my American friends.

The unity is endlessly appreciated, and much-needed in times of strife and turmoil such as now. As well, you are more than welcome to share this with whomever you like. PnQ is a public medium, and as long as you throw my Pen Name in there, I'm fine with you sharing it!

Thanks for reading!

Very respectfully,
IdTakeABulletForYou

Thank you Mark!

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Thank you Milly, always gotta hold onto the people we love most :)

IdTakeABulletForYou

Thank you Kireasha, appreciate your time and thanks for reading!

IdTakeABulletForYou

Thanks for reading, Everlasting.

IdTakeABulletForYou

Thank you for your comment/vote Meena, and thank you for helping bring light to tragedy. Hopefully one day the world will be a safer place.

IdTakeABulletForYou