"Lions and tigers and bears, oh, my!"
The message of fear has been thrown out the door,
the yellow brick road directed left, not right as before.
"Intelligence, integrity, and honesty," onlookers sigh.
Books lie open, avidly read,
newspapers cover the desks, in plain sight,
TV news broadcasts morn through night,
thoughts exchanged, no fear of what is said.
"Lions and tigers and bears." Oh, no!
Nothing the same resides here
as "Yes, we can" is the cheer.
So much to do, so much to know!
Windows glow bright long into the night
in the house painted white, transformed
with a purpose to keep the country informed,
the people's business exposed to bright light.
"Lions and tigers and bears." not here,
as newcomers strive to undo the past,
to counter the mindless greed at last,
to balance the grim reality with cheer.
Hope bends his back, grays his hair
as the inspirational one moves quickly to change,
to undo the depths of errors of eight years range,
a monumental task to dare.
"Lions and tigers and bears," who is to blame?
Opposition stands firm, digging in elephant heels,
while the economy cries, Wall Street reels,
the leader leads so the future will not ever be the same.
Donkeys and elephants still in combat. Shame!
The people want no more of the same!
Bronze trophy winner
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Long rough road ahead but there's hope in the tank, fueling the way to greener pastures. 
