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at the reflection
pool
you see on
the news
the line
of politicians
with their apologies
in hand
approaching
the podium.
their heads are
down, chins
against their
chests. some
have managed to
conjure
up tears.
i'm sorry they
all say. but i've
learned a lot
from this unfortunate
turn of events.
from this day
forward
i'm done with
cheating
and lying,
not paying my taxes.
the prostitutes
and drugs,
the drinking are
all in my past now.
getting caught
doing all these
things will
make me a better
person, a
better husband,
a better
father, a better
man to serve you
my loyal
and trustworthy
constituents.
forgive me and
let's get past this now
and move on.