Harkening 2.0

 We often harken back

to the glorious days of the past,

wishing.

Wishing 

to be at the Parisian salon 

of the Enlightenment,

listening to musings on

life, liberty and government.

Wishing 

to be at the Royal Society

amidst torchbearers of modern science

watching as they sip tea,

discussing their evidence.

Wishing 

to be at the 1776 convention

where they signed the Declaration.

We all wanna be 

in the room where it happened

but take a moment, look around;

Mr. Burr, 

you are in the room, sir.