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The Fury of the Fragile
In The Fury of the Fragile, the clash between compassion and cruelty takes center stage. Inspired by Rev. Megan Buddeâs call for mercy and Donald Trumpâs harsh dismissal of it, this poem wants to explore the tension between empathy and rage. It paints a portrait of a leader who wields words as weapons but crumbles when confronted with the very kindness he scorns.
Budde called for mercy, kindn...Tuesday 4th February 2025 5:24 pm
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