A'thumping

I really don’t want time to fly
For life is short already
But politics is in my brain
A’thumping, strong and steady.

I hate to listen to the news,
The current state depressing
And as November nears, it will get
Nastier, I’m guessing.

No matter what the outcome
I just want it all to end
And I hope that past the rancor
We can somehow all transcend.