When did having enough
become having… too much?
Too much… to notice
the unmet needs of others.
Too much… to stop considering
all persons sisters and brothers?
Too much…to vote in elections
and engage in democracy’s protection?
Too much…to pay close attention to news
and recognize propaganda as our muse?
Too much…to keep our eyes open wide
to the manipulation of our grievous pride?
Too much…to fight for workers in unions
and buy American products in communion?
Too much…to protect all our children’s progress
from sexualization, gun threats and media stress?
When did having enough
become… too much
to pause and consider what the future means
instead of what meaning we hold in our future?
We did not arrive in this time and place
of utter ruination and near-total disgrace
simply because of one man and one political party.
We got here all on our own, so sorry.
We rugged individuals reach the top all alone.
We see and hear this truth in every tome and tone.
Overcoming all competition
without a need for contrition
that we forged ahead
without dread
of the kind of world we were creating;
only self-entertaining with no room for debating
that there might be a better way.
In stead we chose to play
video games and gambling on games.
We have no shame. We simply whine and complain.
Can we finally admit that it is time to quit?
When did having enough
becoming having…too much?
Our commander-in-chief
has never learned that lesson
His belief mirrors our own belief.
It is bringing this nation nothing but grief.
When did having enough
become having…too much?
DECONSTRUCTION
The streets were lined for blocks on end.
Signs reminded all who rejoiced to attend
Why they walked and talked and smiled and waved
At passing cars who braved delays
While drivers honked horns and shouted out
“Vote him out and make it a rout!”
Costumed critters danced to our delight
Knowing their freedom would give him a fright.
Deconstruct the lies we have been told.
Deconstruct the narrative being sold.
Deconstruct the bullie’s hold.
Deconstruct institutional mold.
Gather in peace the young and the old.
Stronger are you, more wise, more bold.
Deconstruct so we can rebuild
What he has destroyed with his minions’ lack of skill.
We know how to do this, and more.
We have done it many times before.
My thanks to my friends in Clintonville area of Columbus who helped me attend this moment of patriots’ challenge to the con men robbing the USA of its power, wealth, ideals and humanity. The lack of media coverage was appalling. The misrepresentation of attendance numbers cannot be challenged when media fails to provide images of the gatherings. A local station covered it AFTER it was over and crowds had dispersed. Another stated hundreds attended when it was actually thousands. We are here. We are resisting. We are going nowhere until the despotism and kidnapping of people and the Supreme Court, universities, news organizations, social media outlets, medical and public health Institutions… even our very language and the meaning of words and phrases has been brought to an end and freedom restored.
We shall not be silenced.
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