There Was A Time

poem by: John Prophet
Written on Jul 16, 2023 

There was 
a time
when
people 
were
entitled 
to their
opinions.
There was
a time
when 
there
was a 
political 
center.
Most 
where 
ether
center right
or 
center left.
These people 
could
talk to
each other.
No more.
Everything’s
been pushed
to the 
margins.
Ultra right.
Radical left.
No understanding.
No compromise.
Battle lines
drawn!
Ends
justify 
the means.
Sad…..

 

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