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The Aftermath

The longest government shutdown ends
But not America's deep hurt
There's nothing to celebrate
Those affected still bleed
The pain still lingers
Why the shutdown?
All for naught
Cruel and 
Dumb


Date written and posted: 01/25/2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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