L Milton Hankins Poet Dizain

A Nation Divided

I see trouble on the near horizon--
A nation divided just is not couth,
Unfortunately, reason is wizen
Frivolous theories accepted as truth,
Intentionally misguiding our youth
Disgraceful political grandstanding,
Foundation institutions crash-landing
News media is shaping opinions,
Honestly, journalism notwithstanding
Common folks now political minions.


written August 13, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger August 15, 2021 at 3:46 AM When the standards for using the word "news" were eliminated we began sliding down the road of integrity; I wish we could get those standards back. L Milton Hankins August 15, 2021 at 10:06 AM Yep, I wish we could go back to the days of Edward R. Murrow and Huntley and Brinkley, don't know if we ever will.