Get Your Premium Membership

January 6

Poet's Notes
(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Ann Peck.


written January22. 2025

for the "In their voice historical poetry" contest

by Crystal Wood

As supposedly told by Michael Fanone, Capital Police Officer A bit of snow melted on the ground as the crowd gathered loudly around Their leader liked the boisterous noise especially intrigued by Proud Boys. An ordinary, cold-weather day with flags and banners in proud display Their leader said, "fight" and so they fought a sadder day, I'd have never sought. Jan.6 promoted as Best Rally and will ever be one to tally the Police wounded and those who died as the leader's warriors stormed inside. I fought today in stunned disbelief I was filled with the worst kind of grief for it was our countrymen we fought against iron rods and sprays they had brought The floor was slick with everyman's blood the very floor where Abe Lincoln stood the law-makers ran as the walls shook No word came, as leader chose to look. They searched and searched for VP Mike Pence to hang for he obeyed law and sense But the next time may ring the war's bell and Democracy die--time will tell. If I live a thousand or more years time won't dry the hundreds of my tears I've shed since our country's fateful day hate and anger ensure that they stay.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025




Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 2/19/2025 3:20:00 PM
Congratulations on your placement, Anne! Delighted to see it again~
Login to Reply
Peck Avatar
Ann Peck
Date: 3/1/2025 4:23:00 PM
Thanks so much for commenting, Anaya.
Date: 2/19/2025 10:51:00 AM
Ann, I don't think I've had the pleasure of meeting you yet! This was such a courageous poem you've written! I'm sure you will receive many varied comments but there's no doubt it is an excellent poem in itself and exactly the kind of writing i was looking ffor.tysm for entering!congratulations on your 2nd place win! Xoxo
Login to Reply
Peck Avatar
Ann Peck
Date: 2/20/2025 12:22:00 PM
Thank you so much, Crystol! The poem allowed me to say a few words I've wanted to say. I also thought of writing one on Mary Todd Lincoln, ending with Abe's death. It would be interesting to do, I think. Thanks for having the contest!
Date: 1/23/2025 1:54:00 PM
this is very well done, ann! it is an absolute disgrace that all those rioters have been set free. i can't imagine the reactions of the people who were hurt that day or the families of those who died. the next four years will be very hard to live through...
Login to Reply
Peck Avatar
Ann Peck
Date: 1/31/2025 4:52:00 PM
It has become a sad country and world, I think. And, I doubt there will be an election in 4 years because Trump will make the president a permanent office probably. Thanks for your comments, Ilene.
Date: 1/23/2025 10:27:00 AM
Good choice for the contest, Ann. Radicalized further, and have the right to arm themselves with guns. Unjust.
Login to Reply
Date: 1/23/2025 6:51:00 AM
There are those in this country who crave power more than morality...
Login to Reply
Peck Avatar
Ann Peck
Date: 2/20/2025 12:29:00 PM
Yes, and how do we convince them of anything else!

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry