Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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Are the Statue of Liberty's Words Now a Cliche? With the harsh reductions of the US government, Orchestrated by the returning executive, Among so many issues concerning so many departments, What will now occur concerning our scientific research in all fields? This tragic move has already been taken advantage of By several European universities which are Offering (luring) positions in their still progressive And edified research programs. Is this a clear adumbration of the end of the US magnificence In being the epitome and 'hope' of the human world? Will we be shunned, avoided, left to rot in our own misery? Will the French politician be correct to demand For the return of the Statue of Liberty? Frank Maurer 31 March 2025 1400 Hours.