DEBATE
A line of faces
In semi-circle
Big ugly at center
All in mask and gown
A slow waltz begins
They speak
Each in turn
From the crowd
Chief Pemican says
“Pale faces speak with forked tongue.”
Each step to forced control
But, Senator_________and others decide
To foxtrot
Cymbals crash
With annoying bluster
The whole group in disarray
Defending choice
Save big ugly
Who won’t step to either tune
Dave Austin
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