We thought . . .

We thought they would rise to the occasion.
Instead, they fell into cowardly inaction.

We thought they would answer the high calling.
Instead, they bowed to a lowly bidding.

We thought they would take the bull by the horns.
Instead, they cowered in their seats like lambs shorn.

We thought . . .
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