Americans made a huge mistake.
They did not understand what made America great.
They took for granted and didn’t appreciate
What the forefathers built.
Her beauty, strength and uniqueness.
Yes there were cracks and chips.
But her structure and foundation were solid.
The problems were with her functioning and efficiency
Because the chosen leaders became stained and dirty.
Lacking scruples and morality.
Choosing for high end and aesthetics
While ignoring functional and pragmatic.
Failing to address the leaks of inequality and injustice.
Just needing upgrade and modernization.
To better serve the occupants.
But even with all of this, there was no need for total destruction.
The corrupt leaders and lawmakers should have been condemned.
But the people voted to demolish America’s systems instead.
America needed a craftsman and the precision of experts.
But the people hired an apprentice who came in and bulldozed.
Now America’s soul is broke.
By the very one who said he will fix it.
He’s the one who rigged
To rid her of truth and common values
That unified the tenants.
Now she’s no longer homely or pleasing.
What seemed like solid construction –
Now filled with holes and cracks.
Infested with rats.
Eating away at all that’s Left.
And those who participate in oppress and suppress
Paint themselves as Righteous.
Americans are overlooking what the lawmakers do
Especially when they are on the Republican crew.
Yet when it comes to their fellowmen
They look to find fault with them.
Even though some of these occupants are constrained
By the situations they are placed in.
And by the policies and rules that are unjust and cruel.
The lawmakers now act like slumlords.
Showing no empathy toward their constituents.
Their approach is no longer to engage
And find out how to help.
It’s to push for collections using anger and fear.
Their collectors carrying guns and issuing death threats.
Now the newly hired construction crew
Is not able to view the blueprint.
Nor are the surveyors and architects permitted in
To further assess and correct the damage.
Making it difficult for them to manage.
People are looking for miracles
From those chosen to repair the mess.
All are expecting much.
Even though Trump was giving so much less.
And the Ones who did the careless demolition
Will likely continue their mission.
Being reckless and irresponsible.
Especially if they are not held accountable.
And if Americans don’t have realistic expectations.
And recognize that the new crew will have limitations.
Then they are in for a let-down.
Which will affect their next Election decisions.
If Americans continue to have poor judgment
And base their assessments on disinformation.
Stay on their side of the tracks and not with humane.
They will be primed to make the same mistake again.