Election Day has come and gone,

It appears we have a winner.

But there's one more thing we need to do

Maybe tonight over dinner.

As you sit there and enjoy your meal

Think of what makes this country great.

It's time to get past what could have been

And support the winning candidate.

For divided we fall and together we rise,

That's just a simple fact.

So you can either pout and complain

Or for the good of our country act.

I'm not saying to just lie down

And not to have your say;

I'm saying that when you speak your mind

Do it in a democratic way.

Our system has checks and balances

To see if our laws make sense,

The Senate and Congress debate these things

So call them and put in your two cents.

For this country to survive these difficult times

We all must work as one.

So put aside what could have been

For what could have been, is done.

Paul Ferencz

28 Parlor Rock Road, Trumbull        November 9, 2016