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September 27, 2011
By Martusia22310 SILVER, New Britain, Connecticut
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Gun shots; sounds like thunderstorms.
Fights; feels like fire.
Sirens and sadness,
Terrifying.

Hoping you could turn back,
You walk forward,
Into the darkness.

So unexpected,
anything could happen.
You take the risk

Sudden Darkness

No more feelings.
No more worries.
No more life.

The author's comments:
This poem is a poem about gang violence. This poem focused on that specific social issue.
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