"Good Night and Good Luck"

“Good Night and Good Luck,”

Brought to us from the stage,

Allowed viewers from home

To with theater engage.

 

Based on Edward R. Murrow

Who, for CBS News,

Got to challenge McCarthy,

It got rave reviews.

 

Though George Clooney was brilliant,

As was the whole cast,

What most got me was watching

A glimpse of the past…

 

When the bad guy was finally

Brought to his knees

After hurting so many

To varied degrees.

 

It’s a relevant topic

In light of the way

That democracy is

Being threatened today.

 

The unfortunate truth is,

At least what I see,

That to topple this bad guy,

There’s no guarantee.

 

“The times are a’changin”

Can’t really apply –

That train’s left the station,

No matter the why.

 

So I am afraid

We can never go back,

For the truth will be constantly

Under attack.