On the other side of yesterday
by Elouise
Morning rain drops and
tears of cleansing spread
welcome relief on streets
torn with grief and disbelief
An ambulance screams
by my window racing
to aid the sick the dying
and the dismembered
A distant bell tolls mindlessly
chiming out its last breath
of hope for better tomorrows –
Or at least a reprieve from public preening
blind to yesterday’s attempted slaughter
of truth and justice for all
No, Mr. Trump, you did not receive justice.
Nor did many of your friends honor you with truth.
Sadly, enablers are a dime a dozen.
I applaud each leader and member of congress who dared stand up and be counted on the side of truth and justice.
I do not applaud congressional and religious leaders who cheered and applauded Mr. Trump’s rant at yesterday’s nonpartisan, interdenominational and interreligious prayer breakfast. We are all dishonored by behavior like this, no matter what our political preferences may be.
© Elouise Renich Fraser, 7 February 2020
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Telling the Truth 
So true, Elouise!!!
There should have been no ranting or name-calling and lots of praying at the Prayer Breakfast! The only named “called” should have been calling on God’s name for help, forgiveness, mercy, etc.
I am growing weary and saddened by leaders who are acting like fighting children on a playground, etc. 😦
The best leaders are servant-leaders and I don’t think many politicians/leaders even know what it means to be a servant. If leadership only benefits the leaders, then it will fail.
I’ll get off my soapbox now.
(((HUGS)))
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I love your soapbox, C! Thanks so much for your comment. Don’t stop now….😟😊
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