L Milton Hankins Poet Quintilla

A Terrorist Strikes

As the local transit bus stopped and unloaded
Seconds after, a powerful bomb exploded.
We knew that terrorists had struck again, 
Causing mistrust and fear, to everyone’s chagrin
Nearby a ten-story apartment house imploded.

written November 9, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger November 11, 2021 at 11:17 AM Sadly this could happen; we do not want to dwell on it though; it is bad enough when it actually happens. L Milton Hankins November 11, 2021 at 3:01 PM So true. I hate to watch the news anymore because they are always showing these things!

Gershon Wolf November 9, 2021 at 6:36 PM It's awful up close, Milt. Been there -- Jerusalem, Fall of 1978, during the Camp David talks between Sadat, Carter, and Begin: 140 terrorist bombs dismantled in Jerusalem on average per week. ~ Gershon L Milton Hankins November 9, 2021 at 8:58 PM Wow! I remember that period, but I'm not sure our media covered the threats in Israel beyond an occasional mention. I would have been petrified.

Anselmo Boles November 9, 2021 at 5:50 PM And when they get prosecuted, they always blame their dreadful childhood upbringing or religious experience, as catalysts for why they do them, which to me are the most sociopathic excuses! Thanks for not making us forget such horrendous acts Milt...ab L Milton Hankins November 9, 2021 at 6:27 PM Thank you, Anselmo. I appreciated your thoughts. No excuse for their kind of behavior, period.

Shirley Hawkins November 9, 2021 at 3:12 PM Do these terrorists know why they do these dispicable things? They all need anger management. L Milton Hankins November 9, 2021 at 3:25 PM I think they do them in the name of religion, Shirley, for the most part. They are certainly brainwashed by their leaders to believe it is beneficial for their salvation to do these things, as I understand it.

Terry Flood November 9, 2021 at 2:52 PM I know where I’d stick their Semtex. I’d happily light the fuse too… provided it was long or I had rubber gloves on! L Milton Hankins November 9, 2021 at 3:25 PM I feel pretty much the same way, Terry.

Tom Cunningham November 9, 2021 at 12:16 PM They are totally sick in the head, the dregs of mankind. Tom L Milton Hankins November 9, 2021 at 12:29 PM Indeed,Tom. They have no feelings for humankind. Totally selfish and destructive.

Darlene De Beaulieu November 9, 2021 at 12:15 PM Hello Milton, Whne did this happen? enjoy your day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu November 10, 2021 at 10:15 AM Hello Milton, yes you are right, it can happen anywhere. Enjoy your day my friend. L Milton Hankins November 9, 2021 at 12:30 PM This happens somewhere in the world on a regular basis, Darlene.

Kim Rodrigues November 9, 2021 at 12:03 PM Today? L Milton Hankins November 9, 2021 at 12:31 PM I'm sure it happened somewhere in the world today, Kim. It is a common occurrence, particularly in the middle East, but it also happens in America.