Dear Red,

We knew, perhaps before today,
of the failure to disclose
even under duress
and we accepted that.

We knew, perhaps before today,
of enemies praised
for power obtained through cruelty
and we accepted that.

We knew, perhaps before today
of refusal to cooperate,
tales of “Fake News,” lies
and we accepted that

We also knew, perhaps before today,
deception, business, strange money
would be scrutinized in court.
Accept it.