An Ode To What We Americans All Have In Common

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​An Ode To What We Americans All Have In Common

    Oh, some of us are proudly MAGA,

     And some of us fly a different flag-a.

     Some are Red State through and through,
     While others stand up for the Blue.

       Some exalted Charlie Kirk,
      But others thought him a piece of work. 

       As distant as the sun and moon, we're polarized as can be,

      And yet, in one thing we're the same, from sea to shining sea.

      For, all Americans everywhere, 

...own folding chairs, 

...which we're glad to share.
​      Our chairs  are old,

...our chairs are new,

      Some are almost rusted through.

       Some folks own six chairs, some own two,
       But if you're having a big to-do, (as I recently did, so I know it's still true),
        Just ask a friend, a neighbor or two, and folding chairs will rain down on you!

        They won't all match, but, really, who cares? That's nature of  folding chairs.

        For we all have our chairs, and often a table,

...which we'll gladly lend out, whenever we're able.

      And though our creeds set us apart,
      I believe we're mostly good at heart.
      And if I can't swallow the views you hold,
      And if my belief system leaves you  cold,
      We're all still Americans, with chairs stored away,
      That we're ready to lend out on any old day,
      To our neighbors who live cross the street or the aisle,
       So they'll have enough seats to use for a while.
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        So if you need folding chairs, come, borrow mine,

         And yours I'll likewise someday borrow.
         And though today we don't agree,
​          Who knows? We may tomorrow.