By: Cedric McClester

There’s more beneath the surface
Than there appears to be
And we’re working at cross-purposes
If we fail to see
Some secrets really hurt us
And while that well may be
What we need to do to unravel ‘em
Remains the mystery

The company asserts the right
To have it’s privacy
The government gets uptight
And says while that well may be
We need you to break the code
So we can look and see
What’s encrypted on that phone
So please give us the key

We’re trying to do our very best
To fill in the blanks
But we need your help nevertheless
And you’re telling us no thanks
It’s a mater of extreme importance
You see your nation banks
On discovering the information therein
And now we’re closing ranks

We’ll take it all the way if we havta
Straight to the Supreme Court
We’re trying to avoid a future disaster
Like the deceased terrorist wrought
So we’re humbly asking you to do this
But you’re saying you’re not
Your right to free speech is acknowledge
Though your cooperation’s sought










Cedric McClester, Copyright © 2016.  All rights reserved.