"Upon the Application of Novel Concepts"
By Lysistrata
There's a lot going on right now, and one thing is painfully clear--
We're in dire need of a change--
A regime change, that is
It's one thing to to admit that and say it, but actually making it happen is quite another
So, how do we go about "making it happen?"
Well, for starters, we need some fresh thinking
The status quo just doesn't cut it anymore
In fact, it's destroying us
The current administration has chosen to act against our best interests
Their time is up!
We're approaching the end of a very sad chapter of our history
And that end couldn't come sooner
We can no longer afford to stay where we are
More importantly, we can no longer afford to perpetuate this climate of stagnation
The next regime needs to be a champion of the people
After all, isn't that what this country was founded on?
Amazingly, so many consider this a novel concept
An even more outlandish idea to some is the fact that the foundation of this nation is rebellion
Why so many don't grasp this concept is beyond all comprehension
America needs to be re-educated
If these supposedly unfathomable ideas were actually applied, we really could become the Land of Opportunity and the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave
We really could become a great nation
Yes, we can still reclaim the American Dream
We've got a lot of work ahead of us, so we had better get started
Let us not delay the Second Revolution
This time, however, the Revolution will be bloodless
Our primary weapon will be our collective conscience
Our other "weapon" will be the ballots we cast in November
We must elect the Prairie State senator
He is our only hope for the implementation of the Essential Change
We must urge the leaders of the New America to remain altruistic
Of course, our greatest challenge will be ending the Immoral War
On this front, spiritual protest and moral outrage is definitely warranted
So, where is the outrage?
It's time to get with the program-- No excuses
Better late than never
The Decisive moment is upon us
It is of paramount importance that we act now
If we do not act now, we will never recover
If we do act now, on the other hand, we will be redeemed
No, applying the "Novel Concepts" will not be an easy task
But we have to persevere in order to ensure the Common Good
It's too late to turn back
We have a long way to go, but we've come so far
We must keep going, come what may
Our journey will be fraught with peril, and we will face adversity
We cannot let that stop us
There will be rewards for all our trouble: Peace, Unity, Harmony, Equality, and Justice for All
Let's start the Journey!
We mustn't hesitate
And upon the application of novel concepts, it shall come to pass:
November 4, 2008: The Day of Reckoning, January 20, 2009: Redemption Day!
(Poem read during Eastern Illinois University Iraq War protest on 03/20/08.)
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