Same Story, Different Day

It’s really alarming the news is disarming

the words keep encroaching each day,

we walk a fine line as we search for the lining

to hold the naysayers at bay.

And I will admit that it’s hard to get through it,

reveal how we feel like we’re drowning;

we try to survive as we search for the light

with the negatives so overwhelming.

The constant barrage while no one’s in charge,

each quip a new skip on the record…

told nothing to fear, while the other side’s cheering

the frustration we feel is collective.

These daily attacks, while we can’t change the facts

what we can change is our gut reaction,

yet even to breathe while feeling aggrieved

is hard with such noise and distraction.

Yes, our world is insane, but we must remain

steadfast in commitment to truth.

Would we be sated if we took the bait

and gave in to the lies and the ruse?

So let me remind that history’s unkind­

recording each smile, each gloat;

each angry rant, each sycophant,

and each time some lawyer invoked.

And as we await while both sides debate

with words well-dispensed to provoke,

and though all seems dour, we still have the power

to change where we are by our vote.

So take a deep breath, hold onto the truth

hold onto what’s right and what’s decent;

and call out the lies, the baseless denials

lest we ever become too complacent,

while we bide to decide his replacement.

© Ginny Brannan 2020