One advocates change.
The other stands on its laurels.
One wants total renovation.
The other is content with the status quo.
One wants to maintain.
The other wants to destroy and rebuild.
Each seeks total control.
Debate, their first-born child,
Is abandoned.
Compromise, their next-born,
Is rejected.
Hope, spontaneously aborts.
Triumph, withers in the womb,
Unconceived.
Charlene L. Amsden
Very nicely put, Quilly. I was listening to my ‘local’ news this morning here in the Nation’s Capital. They had a story on the perception people have of the two major parties. Depending on your point of view, the Republicans are “unwilling to compromise” or “firm on important principles”. The Democrats are “unwilling to stand firm” or “inclusive.”
Sigh. Can we find a third party that is dedicated to getting something useful accomplished?
Serves them right for fornicating each other instead of governing.
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I like it Quilly! 🙂 You almost got political here!
Is it politically correct to say ‘dilemma?’ As spectators it is frustrating to watch those who are playing games with our country’s progress.
My frustration? Not having written a poem a day. On your them a little senryū pair:
When advocates change
politically correct
we say ‘compromise’
certain principles
sacred cows we’ve had for years
have no compromise
..
As true as it gets, Quilly!