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9 December 2023

A Priceless Loss

Title: A Priceless Loss In ivied halls, where knowledge thrives, A daunting storm did swiftly arrive. The University of Pennsylvania’s pride, Shattered by words that took a stride. Beneath the dome of academia’s might, A President’s remarks, oh, what a sight, Echoed within the hallowed chambers, Igniting flames, burning like embers. A generous soul had pledged support, A donation grand,...

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3 December 2023

Searching for Clues

in each stanza Title: Searching for Clues Bewilderment grips the hearts of men, Uncertainty known only too well, When desperate search brings no end, Grief a sorrowful tale to tell. Gloom settles around the search site, No trace of the airplanes flight, Trembling hands writing of seven lost lives, Loss that cuts deeper than night. Yearning for relatives to be...

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2 December 2023

Rejection’s Bitter Taste

to the 6th stanza. Title: Rejection’s Bitter Taste Sent out to the wasteland of denial, Achievement and victory all gone astray, Nowhere to turn and no one left to turn to, Withering rejection heard loud and clear today. Seeking immunity’s protection here again, Boldly fighting for such a wish of state, Trump against the odds made his noble stance, But...

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2 December 2023

Dead Planet’s Detriment

after each stanza Title: Dead Planet’s Detriment Night grows long, and dawn breaks dark For a dead planet no one will remark Loss of hope, loss of dreams Change that must come – or it’s nothing it seems Once wild dreams of unity died The cries of nature around us still increase in pride Fate has determined our silence wont...

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1 December 2023

Death Beckons War’s Resurgence

Ceasefires avail nothing, death rings instead, Blood and loss hail its deafening promise ahead, Lullabies no longer lasting as peace, Gaza’s citizens brace for the violence to cease, Israel striking, weapons hear the call, Inhumane fate to these awaits them all. The clock ticks as innocents resign their faith, Risks abound in this fear driven haste, Dawn brings a cycle...

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30 November 2023

Shooting in Jerusalem

Tragic news, a sorrowful sight, As bloodshed hits the city bright, The aftermath of each attack, Brings tearful hearts to turn their back, In such time of war, and strife, No one now may live their life, So, in a call for peace and calm, Let us strive to bring forth balm, To heal whatever harm has been done, Let...

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30 November 2023

Autoworkers Strike

Cutting deep through Ford’s sales, In the form of a protest, their tool. Workers’ rights made at a cost, Loss of profits – the tide’s pull. An ever so strong unified fight, Upholding what was right. Their actions leave a sense of sadness, Results cut, their damage is seen too far from less. Trying to find a compromise, A good...

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29 November 2023

Soaring High, Crashing Low

Into the sea, osprey falls, eight lives, transit to unknown halls, r failed, searching for answers, all wailed. Dismay, fear felt around the world, U.S military osprey hurls, always cling, [hope, courage, strength, courage, remembrance, future] Executive orders, laws endorsed, lives of men in their defense, Future generations free to choose, may heed the silent reveille’s dues. Worldwide tears of...

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