We Did Not Bend
After rabble rousing speech,
Which of fraud did preach,
Some defied idol’s electoral fate
Wanting to keep America great.
MAGA thugs, two thousand or so
Crusaded against democracy’s “foe.”
Windows smashed, offices looted
Lawmakers running to escape
Norms shattered, mouths agape.
Several hour traumatic assault
Had many an error and fault.
In the end,
Results certified
Insurrection denied
Politicians survived
Consequences arrived.
Our Capitol did not bend
From this singular time
From this singular crime.
After patriotic speech,
Which of duty did preach,
Some defied foreign electoral fate
Wanting to keep America great.
American soldiers, operatives, allies many and few
Crusaded against enemies in different eras and hues
Windows smashed, homes looted
Civilians from life booted.
Politicians sprinting to escape
Before power shift took shape.
Short and long traumatic assaults
Carried out absent operational faults.
In the end,
Results blocked or certified
Insurgencies supported or denied
Puppets died or survived
Consequences avoided or arrived.
Our will did not bend.
Through these dozens of times
Through these duties or crimes?