He orchestrated legal acts and policies that left cities trembling, his name whispered in fear.
Each act was a scar on the world, etched not in ink but in blood and ash. Followers hailed his ruthlessness, mistaking destruction for strength.
Historians catalogued his deeds, not with admiration but with grim necessity. Every shadow he cast was undeniable proof of his presence.
Making a mark was never a problem for him – just that he did not know how to make a good one.
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A very relatable piece Reena. The contemporary world is replete with such examples.
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Thank you!
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There are too many who fit into your verse. But I believe I know to “whom” you currently are referring to.
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Unfortunately, there are too many.
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Sharp writing, fabulous.
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Thank you, Cale!
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You’re welcome.
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I KNOW where my mind went with this one. Though he is the current (orange) flash in the pan, there are so many others, history past and present. When will we learn and choose better?
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You are right. There are several local leaders I can think of. The Epstein list exposes business and spiritual leaders. Nobody chose them, but the rot happened with wealth and power.
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I weep for the state of our world today.
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It doesn’t help, but yes, that is what the world has been reduced to.
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awe this is brilliant Reena! Very good writing!
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Thank you so much, Carol!
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Very timely.
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Thank you, Misky!
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Striking Reena 🙌
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Thank you, Ange!
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If I might take exception with a choice of words,
“…he did not know how to make a good one.”
I would borrow a line from Christopher Nolan’s movie, ‘The Dark Night’ when Alfred says “Some men just want to watch the world burn.’
good, thought-provoking Six
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I agree with your point of view.
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Oh yes, many would fit this description, but one especially
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🙌🤣🤣
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😅
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Very apt. An excellent Six, Reena.
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Thank you so much, Chris!
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This is striking and powerful writing. In just a few lines, you paint a chilling portrait of a figure whose legacy is carved not through greatness, but through damage — and that contrast makes the ending land with real force. I especially admire the line “etched not in ink but in blood and ash”; it’s vivid, haunting, and lingers in the mind. The closing thought is sharp and memorable, turning the idea of “making a mark” into a quiet, piercing critique.
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Thank you so much!
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