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Reflection: This was a reflective-themed poem that I wrote back in Feb of 2004 in reflection of politics and the ambition of youth. I wrote this poem based on my observations of people when I went to Washington D.C. So many were dressed up in business suits, with very serious expressions on their faces, and working late hours.