Reflections on Jan. 6, 2024

Title: Reflections on Jan. 6, 2024

Struck with firings of chaos, we face a solemn plea,
Lessons from the mirror, let wisdom set us free.
On this day of reckoning, democracy’s endurance we must swear,
Unveiling truths anew, in hearts and minds we share.

Verse 1:
In halls of power, shadows danced with frightful glee,
Whispering of division, setting abhorrence free.
Loyal hearts, betrayed by enmity’s cold embrace,
Dwelled a rising nation, longing for a saving grace.

Verse 2:
Unity fractured, as lines blurred within our sight,
Jan. 6 marked the day, darkness fought its righteous fight.
The Capitol’s pillars, once unyielding and proud,
Breathed the heavy air of fear, entwined within the crowd.

Verse 3:
Yet amidst the chaos, amidst despair’s lament,
We glimpsed a thread of hope, divine and heaven-sent.
For out of ashes rose a spirit, stronger still,
A call to learn, to heal, and foster goodwill.

Verse 4:
The echoes of violence, a warning that we heed,
Hatred and ignorance breed nothing but misdeed.
Our voices must stand firm, against the growing tide,
To cultivate compassion, and love, let us abide.

Verse 5:
Let us cherish liberty, a beacon shining bright,
Where truth and justice flourish, in the darkest night.
The lessons learned from Jan. 6 shall guide our way,
Towards a nation united, where peace will forever sway.

Verse 6:
So onwards we march, undeterred by trials past,
A crucible of change, where our fractures will recast.
May Jan. 6 remain ingrained within our core,
To never repeat the mistakes, evermore.

Keywords: chaos, democracy, unity, violence, liberty, lessons