In rhythm with vinyl platter spinning
33 1/3 revolutions per minute, tapping
feet to Fab4’s beat —
until we, the cats and I, jump to rat-a-tat.
Neighbor’s AK practice, aimed not at
imagined upper crud, but brothers —
are things going to be alright?
The title and last line are part of the lyrics from The Beatles’, “Revolution.”
Kim is today’s host of dVerse’ Quadrille Monday. Kim says:
write a 44-word poem using the word revolution.
Tao Talk 
I feel so blessed not having gunloving neighbors
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It wasn’t an issue until a year or two ago, when one of the two neighbors one and two doors down sold a piece of property that was between them. The first thing they did was clear-cut the land. The second thing they did was start regular target shooting. I hear them at all hours of day and night, whenever they get the urge I guess 😦 I just don’t see any solid thing they are shooting into.
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There’s nothing like The Beatles on vinyl, Lisa, but I can’t say I’ve ever had my enjoyment of them disturbed by AK practice!
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😦 it has become a regular occurrence
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I am so glad we have strict gun laws and hardly any guns (that I know of).
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Thank goodness that’s illegal here!
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The rhythm of the fab four being distributed by AKs can be so disconcerting!
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Disconcerting is a perfect word for it, Punam.
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It’s so sad that something designed only to kill is treated like a toy or dumbed down to a simple “right”. I don’t even know anyone (in my country) that owns a gun. Your poem was very effective. I could feel the startle and fear. Wish it was completely fictional.
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Mish, I’m surprised you don’t know any hunters? Lots of people own guns here and most I don’t have a problem with. The assault weapons all need to be melted down as far as I’m concerned, and that includes the ones owned by the police (if the police have them.)
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John’s rolling over, reading this.
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WHAT!?
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Sad that kjnd of revolution which leaves people crying and dying.
Thanks for dropping by to read mine.
Much💖love
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Indeed, Gillena. You’re welcome, my friend.
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I love your inspiration for the poem and your great quadrille.
Wow thats a little too close to home isn’t it Lisa? I’m sure here in the US many of us have neighbors with guns but you have to listen to the noise of yours. Its enough to make you want to move. 💕☺️
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Well, since they bulldozed all living things off of it and started target practicing, they haven’t made any attempt to build there. Let’s hope they get tired and move along…
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Poor you. Ugh. Do they at least have it fenced? Hopefully someone will come along and buy them out one day.
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No, it’s like an open wound on the landscape 😦
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So sorry Lisa. So many demand their rights, but won’t accept any responsibilities that goes along with them.
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I’ve lived in neighborhoods where gunfire was a regular occurrence. Thank goodness that’s not the case now. It’s disconcerting, to say the least.
But that seems to be what many of our “leaders” want…(K)
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In my old neighborhood the only time I heard shooting was on New Year’s Eve and sometimes on 4th of July but that might have been fireworks. Lots of ambulances at all hours also. I agree that the leaders want us at each other’s throats so they can keep doing their dirty deeds as usual.
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Distraction is key.
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A serious question, Lisa!
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Thanks, Lynn.
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…with prayers for violence to end! Peace to you.
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And to you, my friend ❤
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Fab4’s beat is my kind of beat. A neighbor engaging in gun practice at any hour during the day and night sounds pretty nutty. Aren’t there any noise ordinances in your area that forbid shooting guns at least during nighttime hours?
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I don’t know but I think I’m going to find out. What I don’t want to do is piss them off.
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That’s a valid concern, Lisa. The fact they do practice-shooting at all different hours could be a sign of some loose screws – I mean, who in their right mind shoots a gun at night?
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Have you heard of shining deer? I have to believe that’s what they are doing out there at night. When I think of them possibly shooting the same deer who hang out on my property it makes me very upset.
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That’s just sick. I’m so sorry you have to deal with such nutcases! What’s wrong with these people?!
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Well done, Lisa. We get jolted into our new reality every days it seems.
Your audio was blank for me.
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Thank you, Dwight. Did you have the volume turned up? Did you listen all the way through it? It’s not non-stop noise.
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Ha ha. yes I did. It is gonna be alright!
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Fun remembrances here, Lisa. But I have to use YouTube now because one channel of my turntable isn’t working.
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Very disturbing for you Li.
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Yes it is!
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Especially with gun violence escalating in the country.
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the fab 4 are always a good listen. all guns disturb me. it is just crazy that any body thinks owning or shooting guns is normal.
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I don’t have a problem with responsible gun owners having them, but too many get into the hands of nutcases.
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Great rhythm to your piece Lisa, I am so glad we don’t have too many gun issues here in the UK 💞
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You are blessed in that regard, AJ.
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Dear Lisa, I fear things are never going to be alright. Your quadrille cut to the quick.
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Thank you, Helen, and I wish it wasn’t needed.
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Oh that is a bit not good, Lisa. That would drive me mad.
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Now that the weather is getting nicer I expect the shooting will ramp up again.
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