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Category: Government & Politics / Topics: Dysfunctional, Broken
Caution: Congress Under Repair
Posted: March 1, 2015
The cracks in the Capitol Dome aren't the only cause for concern…
The D.C. dome is scaffolded.
It needs support to stand.
The cracks and fissures found inside are deep.
Our Capitol is crumbling.
Its cornerstone's come loose.
From where he sits the sight makes Lincoln weep.
Republicans and Democrats
breathe in the toxic dust
ignoring what seems obvious to me.
The rifts and constant rancor
put democracy at risk
as those elected dodge falling debris.
Can't those in Congress get along?
Is it too late to try?
What happened to respect within those halls?
Repairs indeed are needed
and it's bound to take some time
if we ever reinforce once hallowed walls.
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Greg Asimakoupoulos (pronounced AWESOME-uh-COPE-uh-less) is an ordained minister, published author and chaplain to a retirement community in the Pacfic Northwest. Greg maintains a blog called Rhymes and Reasons, which he graciously provides to SeniorLifestyle.Greg's writings have now been assembled in book form. See the SeniorLifestyle Store. • E-mail the author (moc.loa@veRemosewA*) • Author's website (personal or primary**)
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