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Mort Laitner

Stains

Stains

Who will medicate the Latino diaper rash found on the cheeks of the Statue of Liberty?

Who will scrub off the Kurdish blood splattered across Iwo Jima’s flag?

Who will scour the marble stones of the Washington Monument to reestablish the dignity of the presidency?

Who will find ethics and fighters of corruption in the halls of the Department of Justice?

Who will purge criminality from the doorways of the Oval Office?

Who will detox the gaseous odors of bigotry and prejudice emanating from the swamp?

Who will wipe away Lincoln’s tears?

Who will ice Jefferson’s black eye?

Who will observe Washington’s frown saying, “Enough is enough?”

Who will rewrite the words, “all men are created equal” in our Declaration of Independence?

Who will block out the moral contamination, the idiocy, the lies and the evil hurled against our ears?

Who will mop up the warm red blood flowing on the Parkay floors of the White House?

Who will erase the black deletion marks covering the words of our Constitution?

Who will remove the stains of tyranny from our lives?

Who will restore the trust of our allies?

Who will protect our elections from foreign interference?

Who will preserve our environment from greed?

Who will fight against those who soil the memory of liberty and democracy?

Who will pledge alliance to our flag of liberty and justice for all?

Who will cleanse the souls of the nation of lost freedoms?

About the Author
Florida's Jewish short-story writer, speaker, film producer and retired attorney. He has authored, "A Hebraic Obsession", "The Hanukkah Bunny" and "The Greatest Gift." He produced an award-winning short film entitled, "The Stairs". Movie can be viewed online. ChatGPT says, Mort is known for his works that often explore themes of love, loss, and the human connection. Laitner has published several books , including “A Hebraic Obsession.” His writing style is characterized by its emotional depth and introspection. Laitner’s works have garnered praise for their heartfelt expression and keen insight into the human experience. Mort is in his third year as president of the South Florida Writers Association. He was a correspondent for the Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel Jewish Journal.
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