From recent editions of The Columbus Dispatch, here are some headlines pulled together into a poetry format.  We are blessed in the United States to experience the presence of a free press.  I am blessed to be able to read a local newspaper which does an effective job of being objective in its reporting.

School funding equity reform continues to vex lawmakers

Economic downturns, budget cuts turn into deal breakers

Racism proclaimed as a public health plague

Insuring equitable policies, no longer vague

Spare bedrooms shouldn’t be a home for junk

Cleaning and decluttering this neglected funk

Underpaid, essential workers feeling pushed to the brink

Working under conditions, where danger doesn’t shrink

Books delve into joys, thrills, mysteries of living

Rediscovering one’s love to read, always giving

Peaceful protest awakens a small community

Exercising constitutional rights, walk for unity

Expectant women consider giving birth at home

Fearing pandemic at hospital, isolated and alone

Protest arrives in another small town

Rumors and hatred stir up all around

Cool investment of money can buy posh LA chateau

Dazzling, skyline residence requires hefty cash flow

Local man walking the state, one step at a time

His reflections leading to a quiet, new paradigm

Crippled postal service tackling financial woes

Pandemic cutting usage, usual revenue slows

Walking, marching together—freedom as one

Tired of hatred and discrimination—never fun