SCARED!

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@Kandae11 (54986)
August 18, 2017 8:42am CST
Scared to walk on the street when it's dark; Scared to take the kids to the park. Scared to chill with friends in the mall: Danger! - even in a university's hallowed halls. What is happening in the world today? Killing and maiming - is that the only way? Are we to become prisoners in our homes? Too scared to step out -- too scared to roam? A scary future lies ahead; Soon we may feel very unsafe - even in our beds.
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
18 Aug 17
I already feel very unsafe, after what happened again yesterday in Spain we are only wondering which is the next country.
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@Kandae11 (54986)
18 Aug 17
People will be scared to travel and that will be bad for the tourist industry as well.
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
18 Aug 17
@Kandae11 Last week I was talking to my husband and said "Spain seems to be safe"... well the last famous words.
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@Kandae11 (54986)
18 Aug 17
@LadyDuck Some countries - you just can't imagine ! but it seems to be spreading.
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@crossbones27 (49401)
• Mojave, California
18 Aug 17
Yeah, took a walk last night and not going to lie. I was a bit apprehensive about California drivers before because they straight rude, careless and self absorbed, but seeing them all as a weapon that could kill me is a bit unnerving because someone is unhinged.
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• Mojave, California
18 Aug 17
@Kandae11 Yeah, sad to say
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@Kandae11 (54986)
18 Aug 17
A new method which is fast becoming a pattern.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
18 Aug 17
It's the when, how and where that makes it scarier, I think we need to be prepared but at the same time we have to go on with our daily lives.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
18 Aug 17
@Kandae11 our government is still fighting a months long war on a group of terrorists that occupied a Southern city and has some hostages, something that was unthinkable before.
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@Kandae11 (54986)
18 Aug 17
To be honest, I would be scared to be in any huge gathering - but then terrorists could strike even in a quiet cafe, on the bus, anywhere.
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@Kandae11 (54986)
19 Aug 17
@louievill Sorry to hear that. I hope the hostages are set free.
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• United States
18 Aug 17
It is unsafe I agree, but you know after years of being vigilant, I am fed up with that and just think well if it is my time to go, then so be it. I am obviously not going to run to danger, but I am not being a prisoner for it either.
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• United States
18 Aug 17
@Kandae11 Yes for that is what the terrorist want is for everyone to be filled with great fear and staying in.
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@Kandae11 (54986)
18 Aug 17
That is the right attitude. Even after those few incidents in London, the Olympic stadium was filled to capacity every night during the recently concluded world games.
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@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Aug 17
Very good poem. Yes, it is getting scary out there. Too much violence.
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@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Aug 17
@Kandae11 It does have a bright horizon though - Jesus is coming back! I think about that with everything that is going on.
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@Kandae11 (54986)
18 Aug 17
@just4him I do too.
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@Kandae11 (54986)
18 Aug 17
Thanks. To me the future looks rather dim.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
18 Aug 17
this is really a frightening year for us, seems like this is the last days of earth.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
18 Aug 17
if its beginning, that is good then, at least we have more days to live by.
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@Kandae11 (54986)
18 Aug 17
I believe this is just the beginning.
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@velvet53 (22534)
• Palisade, Colorado
20 Aug 17
A lot of people are afraid to do a lot of things anymore. Can they be blames? No, one never knows what will happen when they do venture out.
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@velvet53 (22534)
• Palisade, Colorado
20 Aug 17
@Kandae11 It sure is. All we ccan do is pray for peace,
@Kandae11 (54986)
20 Aug 17
A sad state of affairs - but true.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
18 Aug 17
It is now a very scary world we live in. =(
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@Kandae11 (54986)
18 Aug 17
The future doesn't look good if this present mayhem continues.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
18 Aug 17
Dang good poem @Kandae11 and sadly the truth in today's world. Back in the day, night-time was the worry. Not today. Weirdo stuff happens in the morning, afternoon, evening.
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@Kandae11 (54986)
18 Aug 17
Thanks. Sadly it doesn't matter anymore, wicked deeds occur whether day or night.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 17
We give in if we stop living our lives. Here we are in Boston and guess who will be here today? The White Supremests! We are staying as far from them as possible, which isn't very far.
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@Kandae11 (54986)
19 Aug 17
Sometimes I think the world is taking a step backwards instead of moving forwards.
@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
18 Aug 17
Hoping that don't reached that part, where our house is not safe anymore too ;/
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@Kandae11 (54986)
18 Aug 17
We do hope so.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
18 Aug 17
Its getting crazier by the day. Soon I will be having pistols on each hop like back in the 1800`s.
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@Kandae11 (54986)
18 Aug 17
Like in the days of the wild west?
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
18 Aug 17
It seems to be the pattern anywhere! We are just praying that every rightful person be spared from any harm.
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@Kandae11 (54986)
18 Aug 17
Innocent children and babies are usually caught up in the mayhem.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
18 Aug 17
It's true, this is a scary time indeed
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@Kandae11 (54986)
18 Aug 17
Could get worse, but let's hope it doesn't.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50188)
• United States
20 Aug 17
Ain't that the truth what a sad situation.
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@Kandae11 (54986)
20 Aug 17
Very sad indeed.
@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
19 Aug 17
Sadly this is the way of the world. Sad but true. It never stopped us going about our daily lives when the IRA were bombing London. We can all play a part in this and reporting our suspicions to the police and security services. It is as much our responsibility as it is for our own safety!
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@Kandae11 (54986)
19 Aug 17
Well said.
@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
20 Aug 17
Scary days are here indeed but we just have to do our best to stay safe.
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@Kandae11 (54986)
20 Aug 17
That's true. Be alert at all times.
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@thelme55 (76890)
• Germany
19 Aug 17
Yes, it is unsafe to be anywhere nowadays. It was Barcelona yesterday. Where is the next? We will never know.
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@thelme55 (76890)
• Germany
21 Aug 17
@Kandae11 yes, we must.
@Kandae11 (54986)
19 Aug 17
We must be very alert at all times.
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@YrNemo (20255)
20 Aug 17
It is true that I am scared going to the city or big shopping plazas during Christmas time, just in case some terrorists plan to bomb those places suddenly.
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@Kandae11 (54986)
20 Aug 17
You never know what could happen, anytime you step out.
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@Oshobu (661)
• Nigeria
19 Aug 17
Oh... insecurity, really has gone a long way in this generation...
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@Kandae11 (54986)
19 Aug 17
Yes, it has.
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