THE DEMOCRATIC STANDARD
dedicated to George W. Bush, Jr., Kirk Watson, Jesus Garza, and Joe Gunn

Trying to address
Concerns of both sides at once
Can seem like an attack.

I don't want attack
Just reconciliation-
harmony for all.

Interests compete,
Needing reconciliation.
Sometimes that is tough.

Tyranny's easy,
But doesn't address real needs.
Democracy's tough.

If shrillness is heard,
Search within your own heart and
Find ways to improve.

Improve not just you
But those around in your world
Combat the shrillness.

The shrillness exists.
It is the sound of real pain.
Help heal this our home.

May 30, 2001
Written by Lisa Parnell

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