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The Pulling Apart of America

Opinionated people with possibly distorted truths
The loudest ones thinking they are winning
Many others consulting psychics and say-sooths,
My sis and I agree on one thing, we are twinning.

The loudest ones thinking they are winning
The din in the horizon is formulating an angry mob
My sis and I agree on one thing, we are twinning
Pulling apart America USA should not be our job

The din in the horizon is formulating an angry mob
Insurrection is not important says the non-thinking party
Pulling apart America USA should not be our job
With lack of integrity, how do we remain hale and hearty?

Insurrection is not important says the non-thinking party
Where does honesty, decency, and respect enter in?
With lack of integrity, how do we remain hale and hearty?
The masses are in turmoil, and our togetherness is thin.

Where does honesty, decency, and respect enter in?
Many others consulting psychics and say-sooths,
The masses are in turmoil, and our togetherness is thin.
Opinionated people with possibly distorted truths


Written 5-18-2022
Contest: A Rhyming Pantoum of 5 Stanzas Poetry Contest
Sponsor: L. Milton Hankins

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/6/2022 11:48:00 AM

Caren, congratulations on your win. You have said so much in this pantoum. I agree with Paulette about the decay from within our morality. I am of the opinion that more we bring this to the forefront, the better the chance of turning the tide. Thank you for courageously speaking out! And, I love the reference to you and your twin - "twinning!" Very clever. Blessings

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 6/6/2022 8:05:00 PM

Thank you Sam

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 6/6/2022 7:45:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in the contest. America is struggling with the decay of a moral society which is bringing us to our knees. :)Paulette

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 6/6/2022 8:46:00 AM

Thank you Paulette

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/4/2022 12:12:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A "Lovely" write. Have a blessed day/weekend..............

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 6/4/2022 11:08:00 PM

Thank you Paula

Jenna Logan

Date: 6/4/2022 8:30:00 AM

Caren, you always have so much to say, often just off the wall information with humor, but your Pantoum shows that you can write in any genre you wish. Congratulations on your winning placement.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 6/4/2022 11:08:00 PM

Thank you so much Jenna