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The Abyss Beckons!

This poem tries to capture the stark contrast between Trump’s upcoming inauguration and the hope-filled moments of previous administrations. While the grandeur of Joe Biden’s ceremony featured voices like Amanda Gorman and Lady Gaga, Trump’s inauguration will lack such cultural weight. Instead, it’s marked by a second-hand spectacle, with lesser-known z-celebrities filling the void. Half-mast flag...

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A Year on the Edge of Tomorrow

The year drew on, a big wheel in the flow,
Marking the moments where change began to show.
Machines grew louder, their thoughts took flight,
Shaping a future both shadowed and bright.

 

On lunar plains, where footprints are few,
A woman stood, gazing at Earth’s vibrant hue.
The stars bore witness to progress and dreams,
While fusion ignited impossible schemes.

 

The skies roared ...

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