Memorial and Loss of Truth

This weekend we fly flags.
There are parades, and remembrances
for heroes that died for our freedom
and all lovers of fairness and democracy.

Yet it is through Republican filibuster
that we will fail to honor a hard-won freedom,
and demonstrate that power wins over values,
and insurrection trumps democracy.

Now we know our freedom is not guaranteed.
We know that democracy may not be permanent.
That power is valued more than the sacrifices
which we celebrate this very weekend.

Our flags fly at half-mast as we grieve the loss.
The loss of truth!