The Court

The Court, they report,
Will be coming up short
When Kennedy leaves
(Plans nobody can thwart).

We’ll see who will be
Chosen as nominee,
Surely someone divisive,
I can guarantee.

The fears that appear
From the left will steer clear
Of conservatives’ hopes
That the old days draw near.

This split, I submit,
Means we’ll all take a hit
As the country unravels;
A bad time to quit.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Wolf Avatar
July 2, 2018 at 7:00 PM
You never know...Don't give up hope...Remember that Kennedy was a Reagan nominee. The Left despised Reagan, yet Kennedy was a swing voter. Judges have a way of surprising people. Look at how Roberts voted on Obamacare. At any rate, enjoyed the poem, Ilene! ~ Gershon
Manassian Avatar
June 29, 2018 at 10:59 AM
I don't know what is happening, dear...but I have some idea. I am worried for how things are progressing in the US, dear. Hang in there....Hugs
Man Avatar
June 28, 2018 at 7:49 PM
It may be but he stayed until he was almost 82 and it's not a job you can coast in. No matter who gets picked it's war because there's no civility or tolerance for different opinions anymore!
Goss Avatar
June 28, 2018 at 6:03 PM
Brilliant. I enjoyed this a lot.
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