Tales of distant past Seem to echo in two ears And refreshen my scribbling, Bathed in joy and tears!
So saga of formative years Are now etched in memory lane While adaptation to adopted land Reminds own sacrifice and pain!
Soon I learned where and how To hang my hat And settled the restless mind, By trying this and that!
White House in Washington, D.C. Became the epitome of my dream Regardless of its attractions, Where the politicians scream!
Scandals of Watergate surfaced On each and every mouth Hailing from East to West, And even from North to South!
Corrupt presidency was brought down, Out of a blue moon And Washington Post landed on 'Deep Throat' as the feeding spoon!
His revelation after thirty years Is now under vanity fire And anonymous sources are wrestling Whom to blame or admire!
His disclosure has sparked a debate On 'Deep Throat' voice And eyes of the beholder wander About his wrong or right choice!
Did he serve the national good, Or a disservice to his nation? The answer is unknown now, To fuel the start of altercation!
Information leading to a cover up Is already buzzing the Oval Office for sure And has irked the tattle tales For the years to come and endure! Undoubtedly, episodes of Watergate abuses Will illuminate the American tales And the echoes of Deep Throat Will continue to ring political bells!
* Inspired by the news circling around former FBI Director, Mark Felt, 91, nicknamed as 'Deep Throat' by the Washington Post. Mr. Felt was the source of Watergate saga for the Washington Post more than 30 years ago.
