The Shadow of Democracy

Title: The Shadow of Democracy

There’s a looming threat to our democracy,
A darkness that eclipses even Donald Trump’s reign,
It’s a challenge that tests the strength of our nation,
Will we succumb to fear or rise above the strain?

Divisions grow deeper, tearing us apart,
As the fabric of unity starts to fray,
Power struggles and corruption gnaw at our core,
Can we find a common ground and pave a better way?

Voices silenced, marginalized and ignored,
As inequality festers, we must take heed,
For the heart of democracy beats in our hands,
Let empathy guide our actions, not greed.

Democracy’s foundation demands our care,
It cannot be taken for granted or lightly dismissed,
In our hands, we hold the power to protect and restore,
Together, let’s resist the shadows lurking, fearless.

Keywords: looming threat, democracy, challenge, unity, inequality, resist