They unfurled every crease
in the discarded papers
Scrambling for expressions
under the magnifying glass
Banters;
Lectures;
Journalistic pieces
Two sentences;
A phrase;
One word
“She is a vile __________”, they proclaimed
“Be hateful.”
And the people became hateful.
Reproach her.
Banish her.
Create a climate of fear.
Is the evidence sufficient?
Yes
But only in this case
Is the response appropriate?
Yes
But only in this case
I wriggled myself into the crowd
“Whataboutism”, they charged
Pushed me back out
Continued their march
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