A social sea-change surging in the DC city happenings
Is sending seismic signals through the corridors of Congress
It’s labeled “zero tolerance” of acts that do transgress
Appropriate decorum by a man toward female underlings
There is a fund kept largely secret paid for out of tax receipts
A fund to hush the victims of unwanted sex activities
By Congressmen, toward female staff, who can’t control proclivities
It measures in the millions helping Congressmen maintain deceits
And this is just the iceberg’s tip, those few reported incidents
Flood gates are swiftly opening; as women tell, more women shall
It could shine light on many men and their careers could end as well
Severity of sex harassment isn’t prone to measurement
I would advise the following: first, NDAs and hush moneys
Abolish them entirely, and publish those known incidents
Then change committee rules concerning new unethical events
To make it easier and faster to report harassment deeds
Except for cases so extreme, like rape and pedophilia
Do not take action toward the men, just publicize the findings
Of Ethics Com.’s investigation, no suggestions binding
And let the voter choose: “goodbye” or this time “we’ll forgive ya”
11/26/17
