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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 Date: 11/9/2021 7:36:00 AM We keep the cycle recycling don't we? Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 11/9/2021 9:21:00 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 Date: 11/8/2021 5:30:00 PM Nothing changes. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 11/8/2021 8:01:00 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 Date: 11/8/2021 4:42:00 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. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 11/8/2021 8:02:00 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 Date: 11/8/2021 4:05:00 PM People gave their lives for our freedoms no government has the right to chip away at them Tom Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 11/8/2021 4:22:00 PM That's sort of how I feel, Tom.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 11/8/2021 1:44:00 PM Great write! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 11/8/2021 3:40:00 PM Thanks, Kim. It really does make you wonder, doesn't it?

NJ Tomcatx Date: 11/8/2021 1:27:00 PM Very good--& your raise a very good point in the last 2 lines. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 11/8/2021 3:40:00 PM Thanks so much, Nick, for your visit, your read, and your comment.