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  • Writer's picturePatricia Askew

Against Violence

Abstract expressionism has had my spirit fort the last two weeks. I have been against guns since a man of peaceful change lost his life due to the right to bear arms. I believe that when that law was written if was meant to give the military' permission to defend . Yet, there are many that have become judge and jury and you know what that ending is.


My soul aches for the loess of mankind that could otherwise be solved without pulling the trigger. The eyes that will not open again, the laughter that won't be shared, the hope that goes unfulfilled.


I have emoted through two paintings. "Wounded Damage, and "Wounded."

All organs are in shock

disbelief and pain

Blood Loss

Where is the air.










The bullet entered the heart that still had love to give.

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