Only Words

They were only words,
“I will support”
spoken on command.
“And defend”
No faith was asked
“the Constitution”
No thought required
“of the United States”
No effort but a breath
“against all enemies.”
Trust broken. 
Honor forsaken.

Published by L.K. Latham

Author of dark, speculative fiction.

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