Ever elusive, elation ebbs.
Chaos carves chasms; creativity crumbles.
Life lessons learned leave lingering lies,
Imbuing imagined inadequacy.
Penning prose promotes peace.
Serotonin surges,
Exhilarating, energizing; eclipsing exhaustion.
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Dana Crandell
Dad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.
Poet, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Artist
My poetry collection: Life, Love & Ludicrosity
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Why Black History Matters in America?
The United States of America is celebrating their 250th anniversary in 2026. I'm proud to be an American and as someone who was born here, I wouldn't imagine myself living anywhere else. This is a country where opportunities are possible. Where anyone can be successful in anything they desire to do. Equality, community, and togetherness are the backbones of what America is and should be about. However, we have an administration who wants to erase and disregard those who have made positive, meaningful impacts in our country, specifically Black figures, such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Maya Angelou. President Trump and his administration have been constantly complaining and fighting against what they call the "Woke agenda". They use this excuse as a distraction from other issues they refuse to address, such as the high cost of living, climate change, and inflation. That equality is dividing America, when in reality, it's bringing us together. Being woke is not tied to a specific political party. No matter where you stand on the political spectrum, you can still care about other people and their plights. Compassion and empathy for others isn't tied to a political party, either. We were taught as children to treat others the way we want to be treated and not judge others because they're different from us. Caring about others isn't a personal attack on your beliefs. It doesn't make you any less of a person. People who are easily offended over African American figures, past or present, or anything related to it, are grasping at straws. Current and future generations need to know who people like Harriet Tubman and Shirley Chisholm were, especially in the classroom. Black History is part of American History. It should be recognized, not hidden or forgotten. Besides, you can't shield children from everything, just because your feelings are easily hurt.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 3 days ago in The Swamp
Comments (11)
Very impressive acrostic. Nicely Done!!!
Oh I like this one 😁
I am amazed at how many originals we see from this challenge. Although I am a little vexed with you, I had to look up too any words.LOL
So deep and descriptive. I really love how you took this one to the next level with the letters! Impressive poem - very moving and I love the positivity at the end. ❤️
Gosh this was so powerful, optimistic and uplifting! Brilliant work Dana!
Alliteratively amazing! You captured such an experience so aptly just a few lines!
Yeah. I mean, I don't wish to be inarticulate, but, yeah.
Exactly what writing feels like. Never ending madness, but we find peace in our art <3. I certainly found peace reading your art, Dana, very beautifully written.
Super superb!!! Loving it!!!💕❤️❤️
Not only did you handle the subject matter well and nail the prompt, but you threw in alliteration as an extra challenge and pulled it off. Well done!
Man...this is incredible. Like, you probably knew I'd appreciate this - the tautogrammic verses...the subject matter...and just the word choice, and elegance that is on display here. Teaching us again, how to be more human and poetic at the same time, Dana! well done!