We fought through 2025.
The Constitution still survives.
Our politics remain insane
But at least there was no hurricane.
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We had a safe and healthy year.
We cherished those that we hold dear.
Darcy’s fine; she just turned eight.
She’s still a puppy, which is great.
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We live a quiet sunbird life.
Just me and Darcy and my wife.
We watch the seasons come and go
And leave BE before the snow.
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We took a trip to the NC coast.
The history there I enjoyed the most
We also drove to the Finger Lakes
Where the past’s alive, and the scenery’s great.
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Next year could go either way.
Which path we’ll choose, I cannot say.
Our freedoms still are under threat.
I fear we ain’t seen nothing yet.