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November 22, 1963

Behind a broad fence
A grassy knoll in Dallas
Lone sniper waited
Changed the course of history
Possibly went scot-free, too.

June 14, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

June 17, 2021 at 3:04 AM

The instant I saw the date I knew.....

L Milton Hankins

June 17, 2021 at 8:31 AM

Yep, anyone who was alive then will never forget. Interestingly, my Deb died on November 22.

Rico Leffanta

June 15, 2021 at 12:06 PM

"Lone" sniper? What happened to the back-up?

L Milton Hankins

June 15, 2021 at 12:18 PM

I don't know for sure, Rico, but I think it may have been he who got shot in the Dallas police station. I doubt that we'll ever know for sure what happened that day in Dallas. It's always a fine subject for debate, though. See response to Ken.

Ken Rone

June 14, 2021 at 12:14 PM

Milt: When I saw the date, I didn't want to open it. Still too soon. - Ken

L Milton Hankins

June 14, 2021 at 2:19 PM

I can certainly understand that, Ken. Believe it or not, my wife died on November 22. I don't know why I wrote this verse, but I remembered how I felt when I visited Dealey Plaza, and it just came rolling out! Thanks for your read and your response.

November 22, 1963

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