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Politics
by Kathy E. Triick
A deadly serious
Historic game of compromise,
Concession,
And cooperation
Played by the hard of hearing
At tables set with prejudice,
Naiveté and greed.
Hands are dealt
And the dispensable discarded
Face down in their neglect.
Back and forth
The lead changes—
Weaknesses concealed
Strengths flaunted
And wagers made.
Players, deadlocked by ego
And avarice, find themselves
Unable to finish.
A perilous entertainment
At any table.
Used with permission.
Copyright 2018 by Kathy E. Triick
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