Charismatic.....Demagoguery Poem by James B. Earley

The past...shall not...define our future
...United...speak...in one firm voice
Division driven from all tomorrows...
Together bound...God's will...the choice

Stand we are...here at the crossroads
Today...remembering way back when...
Unrest posed amongst the masses
...Bigoted angst...waged deep within

A populace whose...reflective passions
Materially mirrors....our very own
...In charismatic demagoguery
Mood's...verse...voice....and song

Preaching to...its natural heritage
...Casting...evil's....angered spell
1930s.....days...of Germany's
...Tolling...death's...pervasive bells

Would this be...our place...tomorrow
.....Or might...we pray with one firm voice...
Forego...the past....cling.to the future...
Together bound...God's will...of choice