Once, you loved and welcomed me.
Now, I'm at the gate.
Once, there was peace and love.
Now, only vitriol and hate.
Once, there was democracy.
Now, we tempt the hands of fate.
Once, there was infinity,
Now, a sideways eight.
Once, there were hopes and prayers.
Now, it is too late.
Once, there was eternity.
Now, a headstone and a date.
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