House of Cards

The truth is there are “Very fine people on both sides” (and of course scoundrels on both sides too) Because that’s the way people are Good and bad, sometimes both Depending on context. It’s been this way in every conflict From World Wars to local elections, Family squabbles and schoolyard brawls. And it’s how it will always be Which should give us all a token of solace No matter which side we’re on Since neither good nor evil will ever win out. Which means the conflicts will never end Which should give some degree of solace To those who love to fight. But here we are today in a situation Where something has to give Someone has to be held accountable Prosecuted, tried, judged and sentenced For crimes against country and fellow man, And some of those deserve to die. Because if people don’t suffer for their crimes Then the crimes will just grow And become an accepted part of life, The way business gets done In the halls of power And on the streets. And this is where we are today At a delicate juncture of power and justice Having to decide which thread to pull To make the changes And yet somehow not collapse The whole house of cards. (2/25/25)