First they wanted to blame it on the immigrants,
I knew that my fellow citizens would not stand for this.

Then they wanted to take away worker’s rights,
I trusted that my fellow citizens would not stand for this.

Then, “traitor” they said to people who didn’t agree with them,
I hoped that my fellow citizens would not stand for this.

If the demagogues win with their rhetoric and empty promises,
will I have done as much as I could to stop them?