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The Next Step

Haiku of now

By K.B. Silver Published about 8 hours ago 1 min read
The Next Step
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Names were demanded

in anticipation of

justice, not in lieu

K.B. Silver

The wave of firings and prosecutions across the world shows that it isn't impossible for the wealthy to take responsibility or be held to account. American courts choose not to take action.

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K.B. Silver

K.B. Silver has poems published in magazine Wishbone Words, and lit journals: Sheepshead Review, New Note Poetry, Twisted Vine, Avant Appa[achia, Plants and Poetry, recordings in Stanza Cannon, and pieces in Wingless Dreamer anthologies.

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  • Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about 6 hours ago

    And we hope it happens to those who deserve it. Powerful

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