Reflections (Election 2016) Poem by Savita Tyagi

As I look back and ponder over the results of election 2016
I find it so Ironic that the young generation was so inspired
By Bernie Sanders' idealism.
It appealed to goodness of human heart.
For the same reason they didn't support Hilary
Cause she couldn't measure up to their ideals.
Those same young ones realizing their mistakes
Took to streets to vent their frustrations.

At the other end Trump appealed to worst fears
And dark negative instincts of American public.
So many of them responded to him because
They knew the futility of high ideals.
Their experience taught them
That life is less than an ideal journey.
Self preservation comes before anything.
They won.

11.10.2016