"Senatus Populusque Romanorum"
(the Senate and the People of the Romans),
a banner borne by Fascists through the Forum --
a banner borne by Fascists through the Forum --
a Nazi's sign. (It weren't no British yeoman's.)
"Beyond This Boundry Face Masks Must Be Worn";
ubiquitous, such signs, in recent seasons.
One half the nation treats such signs with scorn --
and, question'd, they will cite you sev'ral reasons.
"Abandon Hope All Ye Who Enter Here" --
a sign disposed above Inferno's door,
or so I thought; but I was nowhere near.
Along the Texas border they're galore.
(To be continued)