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January 6, 2021

Today... I watched in horror as insurrectionists, [hooligans and terrorists] stormed our nation's capital. While chaos reigned, I was afraid our republic was slipping away at the hands of a radical few. I feared this nation might perish like democracies of ages past for lack of patriotic courage. I wondered if America would ever sing again the songs of liberty, know the peace of unity. THIRD PLACE WINNER Revised and Edited on January 17, 2021

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Mark Koplin

Date: 1/23/2021 8:36:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, L!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/23/2021 11:59:00 AM

- Congratulations on your great win in the Carolyn Devonshire contest, L. Milton :) - // Anne-Lise :)

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/7/2021 4:05:00 PM

Hello Milton, this was a horrible site to watch. It was scary. A woman killed ! It was plain awful. I wonder how long it will take to rebuild the mess of the builing that got destroyed. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/9/2021 3:19:00 PM

Hello Milton, I hope things get better. I hope it gets peaceful Enjoy your evening my friend..

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/8/2021 8:43:00 PM

Certainly a black day in America's story.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/8/2021 4:19:00 PM

Hello Milton, you are right. I believe that you are right. Eleven days more to go, and counting. Enjoy your evening my friend.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/8/2021 9:56:00 AM

Darlene, as a student of presidential history, I think we're just going to have to ride this out with only eleven more days. I don't think there is time to do much unless the "powers that be" can get him to resign, and I don't think that's going to happen. I'm still on edge!

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/8/2021 9:50:00 AM

Hello Milton, I am still upset about it to. When will Trump get impeached? I think the sooner the better. Enjoy your day my friend.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/7/2021 7:22:00 PM

Thank you, Darlene. I'm still reeling!

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/7/2021 12:46:00 PM

very well-said, l milton! you've described how most americans felt while watching that perfectly. i'm still reeling...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/7/2021 12:51:00 PM

Yes, Ilene. Thanks so much for reading my poem and for commenting. I have hope for brighter days ahead.