We laugh as the gates of Hell crack open
to swallow our souls,
And we do not cringe with fear.
We laugh at this dictator,
at this monster,
at our executioner,
Because he is not the victor.
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We laugh because we persist.
This is not disrespect but celebration,
This is not ignorance but the deepest wisdom.
We laugh because we know the truth.
This war has already been won
By us. Starr Luteri
