Martin Luther King's Nightmare

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The state of the affairs our country is in would be a "nightmare" to Martin Luther King.

Blazing Razing Hazing Fazing Anarchy on a blazing, razing course Driven by a hazing, fazing force.

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John Watt

Date: 1/21/2022 10:08:00 AM

Paulette, this is an incisive commentary on current trends towards anarchy in the US. I think Dr King would be very disappointed that a culture of violence and rioting seems to have taken over his ideals of non-violent activism. You did this form justice with your four carefully chosen rhyming words that suit this message perfectly. I'm trying to write my first Tyburn and I came to yours as a model. Well done! ~ John

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 1/21/2022 11:41:00 AM

Indeed, Dr. King rebuked violence. His mantra was about peace. Thank you for your comments~I am glad I was able to convey the depth of the tragedy of Dr. King's dream. A dream that has transformed into a nightmare for all of humankind. Cheers, Paulette

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/17/2021 4:16:00 AM

Dr. King would be rolling his eyes in consternation.

Joe Maverick

Date: 10/17/2021 12:21:00 AM

Well indeed Paulette, this man was all about Freedom and inclusion yet as always because He came to prominence there are those who Will try to hi-jack that persona to their ends Such ends being largely self oriented...' Thank you for introducing yourself I will try to Look at some more of your pieces'

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/20/2021 3:48:00 AM

Tragically his life cut short by a gun toting madman, Im sure he would have gone on to greater things with his dream. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/17/2021 4:18:00 PM

a most interesting way to work with this form, Paulette. MLK deserves much honor and praise!

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 4/18/2021 7:50:00 AM

Hi Andrea, thank you for stopping to read my Tyburn about MLK.....it was the first time I experimented with that form. Take Care, Paulette