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Clean up time

The aftermath of a rally or protest

By Cheryl E PrestonPublished 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago 1 min read
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Clean up time
Photo by Jakayla Toney on Unsplash

All has been said and done

But has a heart been changed

Has there been a least one

Whose life will be rearranged

Does any of it really matter

To the cause will they be true

Has a difference been made

That validates me or you

By Tanushree Rao on Unsplash

In the aftermath the balloon is burst

It’s different stressing to look around

Trash and debris are the leftovers

That lie upon the ground

Marching dancing down the street

Now silence is all that I hear

Will it all be forgotten

Until the same time next year

Smiling faces and lying tongues

Promises made may not be kept

Was it all in vain and will

most of it under the rugbe swept

Push brooms gloved hands and blowers

Clear the evidence and give pause

Seems it never happened and now

They are preparing for a different cause

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About the Creator

Cheryl E Preston

Cheryl is a widow who enjoys writing about current events, soap spoilers and baby boomer nostalgia. Tips are greatly appreciated.

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