The Burning of the Guillotine during the Paris Commune. Author Unknown. By Duncan Riley 6/18/2020 I was not there, but I know who burned down the Third Precinct. I was not part of the massive crowd that lapped up against the edges of that burning facade, but still, I can relate what occurred. Even … Continue reading On Arson and its Social Causes
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The 26th of May
Or the 8th of Prairial By Duncan Riley 5/27/2020 Like a gathering tide the crowd flowed down the asphalt, Its edges lapping against the banks of that concrete jungle, Until suddenly it crashed up against that black rock, spurting flame, A great chain of humanity, like a line of sulfur, awaiting a spark, Until … Continue reading The 26th of May
