Cheering What Has Been Defeated

Why are the people in the streets,
Cheering?

'They are cheering the news,
Recently learned...
That what they wanted to achieve,
Has been defeated! '

They are cheering that what they wanted,
Has been defeated?

'Yes!
And even though they have great admiration,
For their new leader...
And he has been an advocate for their cause,
He represents the government.
And they have been very vocal,
About having the government out of their lives.'

But...
What aspect of their lives,
Has not been controlled by the government?

'That's besides the point.
They have come to exercise their First Amendment Rights.'

Yeah...
But,
Aren't all of those 'amendments' government controlled?
And initiated?

'Hey...
What can I say?
I'm an outsider looking in just like you.
Even though everyone gathered at this rally,
Has throughout their lives been attached to the government...
They have become overwhelmed with joy,
That 'something'...
Whatever it was that had the support of 'this' president,
Would be defeated.
Even though it would have ultimately,
Benefitted all of their lives.'

That doesn't make too much sense.
In fact,
On the scale of 'stupidity'...
That sits right at the top!

'You know that.
I know that.
They however...
Haven't a clue! '

Where is their beloved leader now?

'He's the one standing alone,
Leaning against that fence over there...
Chain smoking! '

poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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