alexisjane

Alfredo Roagui

I'm still reeling from the events of yesterday. I watched it play out on Facebook, watching friends frantically messaging each other back and forth, searching for news of missing loved ones.

Today is worse, seeing the names of the victims scroll up alongside the pro-gun lobby defending their position, and platitudes from people who have been persecuting the LGBT community to line their own pockets for years.

But people are pulling together to help the victims and their families. And I thought my LJ family might be interested in this post by Lily G. Blunt.

"I've been devastated by the recent events in Orlando as I'm sure many of you have been.
I’m planning to create a Love is Love POETRY anthology in support of the victims/families in Orlando. All royalties will be donated.
If you would like to assist or contribute in any way, please contact me.
Submissions can vary in length from one short verse to a maximum of 2000 words. You do not have to be a published author or poet to submit. I’m looking for poems that come from the heart and demonstrate your belief that LOVE IS LOVE.
Submission Deadline is June 27th 2016 with the aim to publish before the end of July.
More information to follow."

You can contact Lily on Facebook and Twitter, if you're interested.

I'm upset, and conflicted.

( Feel free to skip this... )

Where do I start...

( Spoilers...obviously )

( Also...(more spoilers) )

In conclusion.....Robbie gets the extra cookie today : ) x