GENTLY DANGEROUS
Life is full of brutality,
Danger haunts from the mind.
If anger seethes, and fury feeds
You'll know fear of another kind.
Prices are paid in blood these days;
No compensation for the pain,
So those who hate, 'tis an open gate
Mark your spot and take good aim.
Make it good; draw the bead,
Your bullets, I await, my sweet.
Beware, I'm primed; this best be timed;
This fight's gonna raise the heat.
Make your move; can't wait all day,
What's wrong? Not sure anymore?
Just raising your gun for the fun?
Come on Bully, let's settle this score.
Innocents die, by your cold, hard heart;
Now, the flipside's about to come
You must think the meek are just too weak
But, you're wrong, you "Son of a Gun."
I'd never murder in cold blood
That way just isn't my style.
But I will defend to the bitter end,
So, prepare for your longest mile.
Your terror acts maim many souls
And you don't even care,
So it's up to me and any who will be
Willing and ready out there.
I abhor violence in any form,
And lives lost become your dues
But, if you buck me, you're gonna see
That's the time when you're gonna lose!
So get back to life, learn of its value,
Use that thing called your brain.
Cause I am real nice, 'til you roll that dice,
Then I'm gonna end your game!
I hope you don't die, I really do,
Yet, I've a right to protect mine and me,
You're just too blind, closed off your mind;
Well, I'm gonna help you see!
The danger has now turned defensive play,
And your hand still warms that gun,
But you couldn't believe, or couldn't conceive
I'd fight back, so you've turned tail and run!
By Kelly Varner Johnson
(Photo by Reflections Studio:
Grant Johnson, of Kelly Johnson)
This is my opinion, a shoutout written shortly after the 9/11 attack. We are all in this battle, many nations, and we must each be prepared because it can happen at any time, and to any one of us. Just be ready. I am, in my own personal way. I am one angry peacekeeper right now. Please stand up for the underdogs of this world.
/Terrorist are bullies who have grown up.
I'm a peacekeeper by nature, and this poem tends to confuse people when they hear that and read this. The road to keeping peace takes many forms. Mediating through communication is what I do best, helping stop arguments or a possible physical altercation. I'm open-minded and hear both sides to every story. I don't like to take sides, but have had to on occasion. As a little girl, I was so small that I became a visible target for bullies to try and show off some bravado or low self-esteem? Though I was small, I had other things going for me that they couldn't see on a visual level, at first. I'm not meek but I'm a quiet person. Generally speaking. I am and always have been extremely shy, but I'm not generally fearful. I'm sure many deem me as a walking contradiction, and that's okay. It is confusing. But, once a person gets to know me, they, somehow, find their own understanding as it refers to my personality. I used to "wear my feelings on my sleeve," but now I just cover myself head to toe. LOL! I do. I do better than I used to, but still . . . I'm quick to assess a situation and respond. This can be good and has served me well for most occasions, but for others I ended up apologizing for "jumping the gun." See? I'm not even sure why I am this way, but I just am. I'm always working on self-improvement and striving to be the best person I can be. There are some issues, or perhaps beliefs, that I will not waver on, and the feelings and how I will react in a dangerous situation such as an unprovoked attack on myself, my loved ones or even strangers. I defend the underdog. Always have, always will. I don't like violence and strive to avoid it, go around it, and so on, but I certainly believe in self-defense for all. I also believe every person is entitled to his or her beliefs as well, even if I don't agree with those beliefs. As for this poem, well, I'm just tired of the state this world is in. And, I know there are many others around this huge globe who feel the same way. As long as there are human beings, there will be division, violence and war. I know this poem will anger many people, but it always has and probably always will. I've been blamed for the state various governments are in from here to across the globe, just because I have an opinion! And, I've never been too interested in politics so that doesn't make sense. It's just a shoutout, sharing my angst. No one has to like it or approve of it. I am one person, one human being, not some political figure with agendas. I am not my government nor would I ever desire involvement into any other governmental factions. This is just me, okay? But, I do believe it's coming down to every man or woman for his or herself. Look around. My best to you all!--Kel
Kel
Written June 17th, 2002
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