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tim's Bits and Pieces - 49. Killers
we climb into our killing machines daily
without thought
without care
and we mow down those who are in our way
leaving them behind,
the blood on our tire’s unseen
no matter they are fathers or mothers
perhaps our sister, your brother
how dare they walk … be in our way
for we are late and speed, our drug
faster and faster as we try to outrun life
— time —
no matter who we kill in our race
to get to the end
In the last three days, here in Toronto, 3 people, all pedestrians, have been killed ... by people driving cars. The last one, a hit an run and then as she lay dying alone, an SUV swerved around her. No one stopped, no one called for help. As one police officer said, "Morally, what kind of people are we?"
Good question. But the proof is in the pudding.
This year, so far, 37 pedestrians have been killed by people driving cars. Many hit and run.
Slow down, leave earlier, have some care.
And to fellow walkers ... wear light colours, reflective clothing, something that flashes ... make sure you can be seen. And do not think you have the right to be where you are ... be very afraid and be very careful because that driver may be tired, drunk, high or just doesn't care.
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Names, places, characters, events, and incidents are based on the authors' lives and experiences and may be changed to protect personal information. Any resemblances to actual persons (living or dead), organizations, companies, events, or locales are entirely coincidental.
Note: While authors are asked to place warnings on their stories for some moderated content, everyone has different thresholds, and it is your responsibility as a reader to avoid stories or stop reading if something bothers you.
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