Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

We Have Not Been This Divided Since the Civil War

We have not been this divided since the Civil War
I am not speaking of the country
I am talking about my relatives.

The ones they love
I despise.
The ones they revere
I see as misogynist, egotistical and bullying.

We can eat meals together
As long as there is only small talk.
If anyone brings up politics it is over.
People leave angry.

We have never had this in our family before.

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Ilene Bauer November 7, 2021 at 12:05 PM great poem, caren! i just read an article about how many families will not be spending thanksgiving together because of vaccination/non-vaccination issues. very sad but i can totally understand it... Caren Krutsinger November 7, 2021 at 2:35 PM So sad; so very sad.

Lynn D. November 7, 2021 at 11:13 AM A lot of families and groups have this issue! Caren Krutsinger November 7, 2021 at 2:36 PM Crazier than we have ever been; I tend to blame media.

Edward Ibeh November 7, 2021 at 5:13 AM A poem many people can relate to, Caren:-) This is just about half of American families, lol. Fabulous piece! Caren Krutsinger November 7, 2021 at 2:36 PM Thank you Edward

Shirley Hawkins November 6, 2021 at 10:02 PM Anger seems to be everywhere unfortunately. Caren Krutsinger November 7, 2021 at 3:03 AM It is sadly sad.

L Milton Hankins November 6, 2021 at 8:42 PM Seems to have infected so many families. My family is so divided we never discuss religion or politics. If we did so, I would probably play the hypcrite just to keep family peace! I can do that if I have to. It's a good thing we live several states apart. I don't have to worry about it. BTW, tell Joe I really enjoy and like his Facebook posts!!! Caren Krutsinger November 7, 2021 at 3:05 AM I will tell him. He will like that a bunch. I cannot bear to look at his page; too many negative responses.