Fiscal-Cliff Analogy

The deficit—alarming— Exceeds the stratosphere; We're headed for a fiscal cliff. A Fiscal CLIFF? Oh, dear! Uncontrolled splurging Seems what it's all about As government spending Casts shadows of doubt. Sixteen-trillion dollars And growing by the day. To conquer such anomaly, There must be a way. Raise taxes, or cut spending? Which to pursue? The answer is elusive. They don't have a clue. The New-Year deadline Looms just ahead As all negotiations Warily fall dead. Businesses are worried. The markets are slow. For potential fallout, Morale has been low. The economy is ailing. And this "financial riff" Needs some repairing, Lest we tumble o'er the cliff.