how did we get here?

How did we get here?  
With a man who lies  
and stirs the storm,  
who turns hate into headlines  
and power into a joke.

We watched,  
silent, maybe scared,  
as the country twisted  
toward chaos.

How did we get here?  
One choice at a time,  
one voice not raised,  
one truth ignored.  

And now—  
here we are.

Posted in response to the challenge Inauguration/MLK Day.

moonriseee

PA

13 years old

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