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In a Hurting World

A world of hurting
loud voices blurting
truth often denied
humans deified
stresses abounding.

Fake news astounds
rumors make rounds
hard to conceive
who to believe?

Damnation,
frustration
what to do?

Stay cool
No fool!

Hope

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Caren Krutsinger

September 10, 2021 at 6:13 AM

HOPE is the answer; a perfect Diminshed Hex. A fave for me!

L Milton Hankins

September 10, 2021 at 8:59 AM

Ah, thanks, Caren. So thoughtful of you. I really appreciate your comment, too.

Sally Eslinger

September 9, 2021 at 10:20 PM

Milton, Amen. But when there is Hope, we are refusing the darkness and holding to the light. Blessings!

Shirley Hawkins

September 9, 2021 at 6:19 PM

Hope being the operative word.

L Milton Hankins

September 9, 2021 at 6:56 PM

Yes, in spite of everything today, I still found that I could reach down inside and pull up HOPE. Thanks, Shirley.

Gershon Wolf

September 9, 2021 at 4:32 PM

Let's see now: Things to hope for -- Biden's untimely demise, along with Trump's; Harris' premature dementia, along with Schumer's; a lightning bolt eliminates all the members of 'The Squad a return to plain old sanity by BLM, Antifa, Proud Boys, Academia; an end to anti-vaccers and others of their ilk; hmmm I think that 'Hope' needs a few extra letters. ~ Just sayin'

L Milton Hankins

September 9, 2021 at 6:59 PM

Everyone has to find their own hope deep inside, Gershon. I would not wish an "untimely" demise on anyone, but I think I understand where you are coming from. It will get better, trust me! Thanks for your comments.