An End To the Republic
It's coming,
don't close your eyes or fall asleep
the fall of democracy could happen this very week.
Republicans pass bills unread
that hurt the average Joe, Jill and Ted
while waiting in the wings to forge more still ahead.
The rich offer no dissent or voice
sacrifice of the poor and aged is an equitable choice.
It's coming
don't turn away your head but still your tongue
the country may end its once great long run.
Democrats spoke out, read the bill best they could
but internal debate was unheard and misunderstood
and questions failed to find an answer or resolve the good.
The corporations - lobbyists in retreat
proclaim success without defeat
as the country goes homeless, hungry beneath their feet.
It's coming
the change we weren't looking for
a wall to separate us from the external world
land preserved and now restored to open sores,
promises made long ago now broken once again
by self centered greedy men.
A newer rule has set in
that promised change and greatness anew
forgot to note, it was only for the chosen few.
It's coming as a stormy torrent,
the fall of the republic now abhorrent
where average men and women are of no importance;
rules are changed or completely eliminated
and all that's done is understated
in the house free people once created.
The rules are worded harsh and bold
as each freedom is easily sold
and in the end, falls the republic of free men.
Copyright © DM Babbit | Year Posted 2017
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