| by brian francis When I listen to the voices of those people speaking loud I hear their take on hatred and I cringe I understand the logic of a people being proud Yet in lifting one you need not push another to the ground that is how they see the world with their own particular tint shame is lost to those who can see only themselves While with lies we might be governed by an orange idiot Embracing so much of what as a nation we despise Like him being an apologist for the Nazis and the KKK He expects that we will grin and accept all of his lies An ignorant elitist who thinks we are here for his benefit Offering potatoes while he hides the steaks away A narcissistic psychopath sits in the highest chair While the world looks on and tries to bide its time To see if the experiment can survive through all of this As the banner has endured through battle’s rage the shine, tarnished by broken words and recklessness if you listen you can almost hear the glory fade Copyright ©2020 brian francis |
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