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JWG's Grand Hodgepodge —Principles (a poem)

Wherein JWG forever hopes that George Washington's words will be heeded.

Posted Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 10:26 am ET|Updated Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 2:48 pm ET

107. Principles

Principles
Have no need for clandestine politics
When The Truth is told.

We have had enough
Of the closed-door meetings and discussions
That affect our Liberties.

An ignorant Populace
Is said to be The Constituency.
If that’s so, where’s the Constitution?

George Washington’s words must be recalled:
“I hope ever to see America...
Foremost...in...justice and liberality.”

Have We all abandoned Hope?
Have We obscured the possibility
Of pursuing Happiness?

It is a pity
That Hate has become stronger than Love.
Will We hold the Hand of Peace?

I have Hope
That those who govern will have the good sense
To heed Washington.

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