5-2-6 seconds
that, we will never forget
His life was choked out
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This is very self-explanatory. So, I won't mumble on and on as I usually do. With the Time Capsule Haiku Challenge in mind, I have been thinking of lots of different angles on the time theme. And when I was younger I used to think seconds were a lot shorter than they are. Really a lot can be achieved in just a few seconds.
Usain Bolt still holds the record for the fastest 100m runner with a time of just 9.58 seconds.
Sadly, less exciting and positive things can also happen in such a short space of time.
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Paul Stewart
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Bad things happen in a few seconds and the one you wrote about was horrific and a crime against humanity. I wrote a similar one about Kennedy.
So powerful and tragic to know what horror can occur in only a handful of seconds. I will never forget watching this terrible story unfold. Thank you for sharing. Well done :)
A time I will never forget. Chilling. Well done.
A crime against all humanity--and he called for his mother....can't write any more.
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How sad. Thank you!
Excellent... Thank you for writing this. This act should be a reminder of how horrible division and hate are. We as people must strive to do better.
a sad day to day the least, 🥲
Wonderful work, Paul. Thank you for writing this ❤️ Powerful and that picture is haunting yet beautiful ❤️