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I saw Nazis march yesterday
upon the streets of Charlottesville.
And, with swastikas on display,
crazed clansmen chanted blood will spill.

I saw Satan grinning with pride
at racial slurs shouted in hate.
And, bigots standing by his side
help the violence escalate.

I saw torches light up the night,
snaking through the black neighborhoods.
And skinheads looking for a fight; 
all that was missing were white hoods.

I saw white supremacists, proud
of drawing blood and spreading fear.
And a car plow into the crowd,
its intentions made all too clear.

I saw President Trump place blame
on both sides for this killing spree.
And, a shocked nation reel in shame
at how prejudiced he could be.

I saw the projected end of
tolerance and democracy.
And, mantras of hate replace love
with smugness and hypocrisy.


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8/13/2017

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Line Gauthier

Date: 3/19/2018 11:01:00 PM

A most powerful write, Emile.

Gary Bateman

Date: 9/10/2017 11:46:00 AM

Hello Emile!! A very powerful and most perceptive narrative here for sure!! As a retired U.S. military veteran who lives over here in Germany as an Expat, I can tell you that the sight of those ignorant dummies and fools carrying the "Nazi Flag" and torches, chanting "Blood and Soil," and making all of their racial epithets, truly sickened me to my core -- and made my blood boil!! Modern Germany knows all-too-well what can happen when democracy is threatened. Think "1933"!! A FAVE!! Best, Gary

Emile Pinet
Date: 9/10/2017 4:01:00 PM

Thanks so much Gary, I couldn't agree with you more my friend, your comments are always most welcome. Emile.

Keith O.J. Hunt

Date: 8/18/2017 10:45:00 AM

A power house write Emile, my dad fought against racism in WW2, so sad that it remains today. God bless

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/18/2017 6:36:00 PM

Thanks Keith, I truly appreciate your comments and support my friend, Emile.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

Date: 8/14/2017 10:21:00 PM

Heartbreaking reality, well penned Emile. hugs

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/15/2017 8:40:00 AM

Thank you Maureen, I truly appreciate your comments and continued support my friend, Emile.

Dean Wood

Date: 8/14/2017 12:05:00 PM

Amen to all you have said Emile. This has to stop!

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/14/2017 12:51:00 PM

Thanks Dean, I truly appreciate your comments and support my friend, Emile.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 8/13/2017 9:24:00 PM

I can only hope this is a wake up call, its so sad to see a lack of leadership, tolerance and peace will always triumph in the end! :) ( No matter how dark the days seem to be)

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/14/2017 8:53:00 AM

Thank you Arthur, we can only hope that you are right my friend, Emile.

Hannah Borke

Date: 8/13/2017 7:51:00 PM

I thought you were being creative in your poetry until I read the comments below. I'm shocked that Pres. Trump acted like Obama in reverse. I did not expect that.

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/14/2017 8:52:00 AM

Thank you Hannah, I truly appreciate your comments and support my friend, Emile.