The Fall of The First Republic
When freedom defers its justice,
A fearful republic becomes
Impotent to expedite.
Has our constitutional complexity
Created a logjam, where judgement
Can't see any light?
It appears wealth can wield power
To its harness, as privileged
Reins steer beyond the poverty.
All the while screaming about
Absolute freedom, while denouncing
Absolute accountability.
Now most would agree that our
Structure, has been a few centuries-long
Work-in-progress to create.
Yet like most buildings, the labors
Are time-consuming, while their
Demolition is a much faster fate.
In this case though, there's
Been a steady erosion, chipping
Away at foundations placed along.
And while the frame & facade may
Appear standing, the interior decor
May be empty & all wrong.
Copyright © Timothy Mattson | Year Posted 2023
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