The revels now are ended
And the country made its choices
What you heard was singing
From three hundred million voices

The rhythms are distinctive
Though the melody is rough
In choirs of this size
It’s clear that harmony is tough

Some voters are elated
Others disappointed
The rise of the insurgents!
The defeat of the anointed!

Outcomes were amazing
Others fairly gruesome
Three cheers for Ron DeSantis
Good Lord, it’s Gavin Newsome

Results of referenda
We await with bated breath
California voted
To tax itself to death

The swamp won re-election
Though we said we want to drain it
I don’t even think
Salina Zito can explain it

But now before we dash headlong
Into the next election
Please, let’s pause a moment
For some careful introspection

What messages are working
Whose branding needs improvement
What policies contribute to
Perpetuate the movement?

Will Trump defer his tweeting
To moderate the tone
Or will he choose to govern
With his pen and with his phone

The campaign will continue
Though the day has come and gone
The revels may be over
But the concert lingers on