L Milton Hankins Poet Pantoum

A National Travesty

How can they lament their injustice in a divided land
While seeking to undermine fundamental truths
Would mock the central tenets of our democracy
Would steal from common folk their right to ballot

While seeking to undermine fundamental truths
White nationalists, Proud Boys, scoffing at decency
Would steal from common folk their right to ballot
Make a travesty of the core values we hold sacred

White nationalists, Proud Boys, scoffing at decency
Would mock the central tenets of our democracy
Make a travesty of the core values we hold sacred
How can they lament their injustice in a divided land

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Jennifer Fenn February 3, 2021 at 4:27 PM Amen! You write with bite! I like that! L Milton Hankins February 3, 2021 at 8:05 PM Thank you, Jennifer. Not everyone would agree with my thoughts, but I needed to express them openly.

Caren Krutsinger November 21, 2020 at 4:53 PM I applaud this one with exuberance and faith that integrity will eventually reunite us. I am also waiting to be delighted when people do the decent and right things. L Milton Hankins November 21, 2020 at 5:12 PM Thanks so much, Caren. You are too kind. I appreciate your comment.