L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

Spy Rock

It was called “Spy Rock” in my day
Said you could see for miles around
The encampments of Confederates
From this large rock on higher ground
When the men in grey invaded our land
Brawling, looting, burning, and pillaging,
Everything got completely out of hand.

One-hundred fifty and eight years ago,
Much blood was shed in this community
To maintain the union and our liberty.
I wonder how much we have surrendered
In the past decade to give up being free.

written November 8, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger November 9, 2021 at 7:36 AM We keep the cycle recycling don't we? L Milton Hankins November 9, 2021 at 9:21 AM We surely do, Caren. By the way, I got my booster COVID shot yesterday afternoon so I'd be fully vaccinated for my trip. I am kind of sore and achy today, but quite okay.

Shirley Hawkins November 8, 2021 at 5:30 PM Nothing changes. L Milton Hankins November 8, 2021 at 8:01 PM Oh, but I think we can always hope that it will. Our futures are so tied up with hope. Thanks for your comment.

Bill Baker November 8, 2021 at 4:42 PM In answer to your question, too much. Once we allowed the rule of law to be thrown out the window, I don't know if stopping the run awy train is possible without an intervention of our Creator. I liked the message of your poem, just not the current reality. Thanks for the deversity of you poems Milt. Nice to see the different forms. L Milton Hankins November 8, 2021 at 8:02 PM Thanks so much, Bill, for your reads and for your insightful comments. They are always welcomed and appreciated. Hope you have a terrific week!

Tom Cunningham November 8, 2021 at 4:05 PM People gave their lives for our freedoms no government has the right to chip away at them Tom L Milton Hankins November 8, 2021 at 4:22 PM That's sort of how I feel, Tom.

Kim Rodrigues November 8, 2021 at 1:44 PM Great write! L Milton Hankins November 8, 2021 at 3:40 PM Thanks, Kim. It really does make you wonder, doesn't it?

Jim Tomcatx November 8, 2021 at 1:27 PM Very good--& your raise a very good point in the last 2 lines. L Milton Hankins November 8, 2021 at 3:40 PM Thanks so much, Nick, for your visit, your read, and your comment.