things worth checking first
a limerick
Finally, the day had come due
when Jennifer's dream would come true:
her very first pup,
(you could just eat him up!)
but oh no - who'd have known - she's - atchoo!
About the Creator
Dane BH
By day, I'm a cog in the nonprofit machine, and poet. By night, I'm a creature of the internet. My soul is a grumpy cat who'd rather be sleeping.
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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 6 days ago in The Swamp
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Dear Dane ~ As a Crafty-Creative 'Artist' it's very notable in your pieces that what you've left out may be as important as what you may have left in. As mentioned I don't enter contests; but I so respect your achievements. Although in response to your 'Grumpy Cat' I've written a piece on behalf of - Pet Haven Minnesota - "Rescue" and it does my heart good that they've adopted out so many 'Re-Homes' from a silly little (3) minute story. The power of the pen, as you so know, Dane Sorry to take your time with all of this: As mentioned in my comment on the Leaderboard: If we're to comment, then as writers, comment ~ these atta-boys seem almost obligatory to me. Sorry to take your ear off ~ IOU-1 Jay Kantor, Chatsworth, California 'Senior' Vocal Author - Vocal Author Community -
Oh no, me too! The worst of allergies as almost everyone has pets! Dogs and cats for me!🥹Nicely put together poem!