The data set before me
Is full of contradictions
Bearing that in mind
It’s not much fun to make predictions
 
Are the augurs taking flight
Ducklingish or swanish
Is the situation clear
Or is it Rashomonish
 
Do the people think that Trump
Has gone has far as he can go
Will they turn for some relief
And some stability to Joe
 
Will election night bring fireworks
The like we’ve never seen
Will the models get it right
And what does early voting mean
 
Are the voters out in droves
Because their guy’s a great debater
Do they want a little rest
Or do they yearn for something greater
 
Should one team be preparing
A parting valedictory
Or will scandal rip a candidate
Right from the jaws of victory
 
Has there ever been a year
That saw our country more divided
Is anybody out there
In the least bit undecided
 
Will the flames that we’ve been fanning
Ever be diminished
In the middle of next week
If this finally is finished
 
Why it isn’t even certain
That next week it will be done
Like COVID this may linger into
2021