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

Martin Luther King's Nightmare

Blazing
                  Razing
                  Hazing
                  Fazing

          Anarchy on a blazing, razing course
          Driven by a hazing, fazing force.

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John Watt

January 21, 2022 at 10:08 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

January 21, 2022 at 11:41 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

October 17, 2021 at 4:16 AM

Dr. King would be rolling his eyes in consternation.

Joe Maverick

October 17, 2021 at 12:21 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'