Is Our Children’s Future on a Knife Edge.
What is the reason for a rapid decline in our once safe nation.
Where being innocent and young is no longer a chosen option.
Murderous disease which is spreading through all our children.
There is no community or street now safe to walk or free live in.
What has happened to today’s children & young people's lives.
That compels them to always be armed with a blade or knife.
No longer any wish or desire to be part of any normal society.
Is this a community social thing or are they disturbed mentally.
Young people on our local streets committing heinous crimes.
Devoid of a conscience or fear about crossing the killing line.
Flash of a steel blade, and they repeatedly stab someone dead.
We wonder what the hell is going on in our own children’s heads.
The murder of any Human being is an horrific and heinous thing.
On the streets we live, now we have children on children killing.
We are aware some are gang related that pressure is very clear.
Thou many of our young people aren’t affected by gang pressure.
When did catching a bus become a danger to young person’s life
Strolling the 10-minute walk home from school in broad day light
How can the last day you breath be in your own school classroom
When meeting up with your pals socially in the centre of Croydon.
It’s an epidemic we are all seeing, taking hold across our nation.
Contaminating and destroying the lives of us and all our children.
Stand up media sites, parents, Society and so-called politicians.
Crack your heads together to find the urgently needed solutions.
Let's try and find a way to make our community streets safe again.
Where you and our children can safely walk and play with friends.
We need to find a way now, there is no time left for us to hesitate.
Remove the weapons of steel from our streets, before it is too late.
Tobani Jan 2025.
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Tobani / Nataiella (Pseudonym) (
Online) - Published: January 28th, 2025 03:55
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A very topical write Tobani and one which fills me with fear. Indeed, what has happened? Whatever it is, it needs to be dealt with swiftly. Harsh penalties for a starter, for carrying a knife and stop and search, plus education in schools and a multitude of others. Social media has played its part too. A complex situation which is out of control. You write so well about it.
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A powerful write where the author's emotions are right out there. I too would advocate for safety but removing the weapon will only lead to the invention of a new one instead find the cause and remove it.
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It’s a lot of things and most if not all of them not good. Thanks for addressing this topic 👍🏻🙏🏻🕊
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Your Welcome👍🏻🙏🏻🕊
I wondered what is missing.
Powerful and poignant.
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A powerful poem,
thoughts and
message too!!🙏
Eloquently expressed,
I totally agree with you!! 💯
Best regards ✌️ Thad
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All I cam say to this, as a person living in a country with a major gun violence epidemic, AMEN, AMEN, AMEN! Well done, my friend! 🌹👏
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