Fragile Thing
~~~
Oh, how fragile
A house of glass
From sea to shining sea
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Intricate web
That binds our land
Humble democracy
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Paid for in blood
From sacred sons
Even harder to keep
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Two centuries
A hallowed past
Democracy runs deep
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Forefathers best
To build upon
Sheltered from tyranny
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But, oh this child
This fragile thing
Blessed democracy
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
such a delicate and precious thing
That it is, my friend!
So very well said. I love the comparison of democracy as a child. Bravo!!
Thank you, my friend!
It’s an insult to those who served if we don’t protect it for those who gave their lives fighting for it.
It would be a horrible thing to lose. Thank you, Pete. Happiest of New Year’s to you and yours!