The Race

Proud, ego - driven individuals
Send out their words in the summer's hot atmosphere
Democracy is messy 
But it's the best we have 
It has its enemies 
on both left and right 
But we must stand tall 
and not let our institutions fall 
Before the  blasts of those 
who would undermine our freedom 
Tonight I will watch the debate 
Between the candidates for governor 
I think it matters 
And I will proudly cast my ballot 
As fall reaches out to us
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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August 30, 2018 at 12:13 PM
"Proud, ego - driven individuals"; indeed they are, sadly. "Democracy is messy "; it certainly is and sometimes I wonder if my country still has any or is it all an illusion. Well done, sir!
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