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First they came for...

First they came for...

In today's post, I am sharing a poem by Martin Niemöller that has always resonated with me. Read it, chew on it, then for today's writing prompt think about what lines you would add to it in 2025.

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May 25, 2025
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First they came... by Martin Niemöller

First they came for the Communists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Communist
Then they came for the Socialists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Socialist
Then they came for the trade unionists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a trade unionist
Then they came for the Jews
And I did not …

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