The banks of Washington's Potomac
lie adorned with beauteous cherry trees
their blooms, bright and full
the Woodrow Wilson drawbridge
is opening for river traffic
an immense ship approaches
no larger craft
has ever sailed the Potomac
emblazoned on the war ship's flanks
the ubiquitous name, U.S.S. Illusion
at the helm is admiral Who Cares
Congress and the administration
occupy places of prominence on deck
waving and sneering
as concerned citizens onshore
look on in dismay
the ship's banner proudly proclaims
"Onward To Nationalization And Debt"
suddenly the massive ship shutters to a halt
over the public address system
the President assures everyone
not to worry my fellow Americans
we have all under control
at that moment a huge supply ship arrives
an immense, clear pipe is connected
to the U.S.S. Illusion
as trillions of greenbacks begin to flow
refueling the Illusion
once again the ship lumbers
and moves slowly ahead
bystanders on shore
look on in abject fear
realizing, the Illusion is real