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The butterfly’s wings 
So fragile, so meek
The image surreal
Breathtakingly sweet. 

I watch from the window
A moment in time 
I believe she is magical
A message, a sign. 

I stop what I’m doing
Fixating my gaze
Watching, admiring
Completely amazed.

Her journey …. astounding
One place to another
She often encounters
The rain and the thunder.

Under a leaf
A safe, brief respite
Waiting and hoping
That she’ll be alright. 

The new day is dawning
The sky…. a bit gray
While in the garden 
I watch her fly away. 

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How dark and cold could he be?
Who actually fired the missiles?
Who got the order to explode
The island fishing vessel?

If drugs were being smuggled 
Why not move in, make an arrest
Approach their boats, search and seize
Instead they are now dead. 

Unlawful and immoral
The actions of a psychopath
Cold blooded murder, without knowing
Not aware of all the facts. 

The taste of blood and power
Has ignited his hormones
He thrives on hurting others
He’s evil to the bone. 

No threat to our nation
Nothing there for him to see
Wants to provoke Maduro
He’s got something up his sleeve.

No matter what he thinks or does
He has their full support
Republicans should be outraged
After hearing these reports.

He’s off the leash, running wild
No barricades, no safeguards
Congress needs to reign him in
Can’t tell what side they play for.

He’s demolishing the Whitehouse
Causing panic in our streets
He’s giving millions to other nations
While our country is in need. 

Pull yourselves together
Stand up to this madman
You have the full authority 
You can stop him, yes you can. 

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How dare you tear down the east wing
Build a ballroom in its place
You’re destroying years of tradition
You have no right, no class, or taste.

Ordering the demolition
Of part of the people’s house
If it’s not a crime, it should be
Wish that you would just move out.

No required building permits?
Exempt from the Preservation Act
No federal laws to stop you
Someone’s always got your back.

The rules and regulations 
Just don’t apply to you
The court gave you immunity
A crazy thing to do!

Million dollar donors
Throwing money at your feet
For a  90,000 square foot
Obscene monstrosity.

Have they read the Constitution?
Have they heard of emoluments?
You’re not supposed to accept gifts
Not while you’re president.

What’s with Apple and with Google?
What in turn do they expect?
Why would they give you money
To advance this vile project?

They are guilty, they’re enablers
Empowered by money and greed
Their goal to acquire your favor
While destroying our democracy.

So the rich will have their ballroom
Their tuxedos and evening gowns
They’ll be served expensive dinners
More than enough to go around.

In the image of Mar- a – Lago
The Whitehouse will soon be changed
It’s character and purpose
Will no longer be the same.

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No lingering prints
Shells or encasements
Not much to be found
On the grass, near the pavement.

Fireworks that night
Masked the sound of the gun
No need for concern
Kids just having fun.

With her dog on a leash
A woman walked by
She caught a glimpse
Of a slender, white guy.

Could be in his 30’s
He was wearing a hat
Was sure it was gray
She was sure, sure of that. 

That night in the park
A young woman was shot
Was killed at close range
Did she know him or not?

An offer…. $5,000
An incentive reward
Hoping for someone
To provide something more.

Maybe he was
Someone that she knew
The story was aired
On the 6 o’clock news.

Flyers were posted
All over town 
Maybe someone 
Had seen him around.

Though hard to find
In the bark of a tree
One bullet had lodged
He had fired at least three.

There was something else
Found close to the scene
A surgical mask
That was black and dark green.

Four murders unsolved
What’s it gonna take?
This one at the park
Not far from the lake.

So lucky to find 
Some trace DNA
Might just be enough
To put him away.

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Every effort to eviscerate
Our cherished Constitution 
You have no regard for us
Or, our steadfast Institutions. 

Have to wonder about you
So intent on our destruction
Why do you try so hard 
To destroy our peaceful nation?

Why give money to Argentina
When our government’s shut down?
What about our jobs, our pay, our lives
Wait a minute, turn around.

That money needs to stay here
Right here  in the United States
You promised you would put us first
All we do is sit and wait.

Slight of hand, a bridge too far
Always something up your sleeve
A way to make more money
To satisfy your thirst, your greed.

Dropping feces from a jet?
That’s what you think off us?
We are your constituents 
What we’re feeling is disgust.

You are childish, so immature
Thriving on hate and revenge
Vindictive, jealous, filled with contempt
When will this ever end?

Seven million people 
Have at last ….  stood up to you
They’ve made their feelings known
What do you plan to do?

Resign, you need to go
Take your band of thieves, your crew
Pack up your bags, skid addle
We have had enough of you.

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Devoid of empathy
Filled with greed and hate
Nothing he is doing
Is kind, nor is it great. 

Deplorable behavior 
Blood dripping from his hands
Causing death and destruction 
Just because he knows he can. 

Blowing up boats from Venezuela 
Without legal Search and Seizure
Just complete annihilation
In a rage,  a killing fever.

Murder and bribery
Threats and manipulation 
No conscience or remorse
No seconds thoughts or hesitation.

Initiating and provoking
Via hate and  prejudice
Calling Democrats , “ANTIFA”
Is enough to make you sick.

Lies and propaganda 
He really just can’t wait
To spread his vile agenda 
To every city, and every state. 

Laying a foundation
Paved with lies and fear
Provoking and triggering 
His message is quite clear. 

Control and suppression
A gateway to dictatorship
This country is rebelling
They object to all of this. 

A “No King’s” demonstration 
A peaceful, calm, protest
We have the right to speak out
Without fear of an arrest.

The right to march in unity
To voice objections, to be heard
Should not be met with violence
We all know this is absurd. 

How do we stop this madness?
He’s a bully, through and through
If republicans won’t help us
I’m afraid it’s up to you. 

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“The pot calling the kettle black”
It is  tragic, it is cruel 
 Why can’t someone pull the plug?
 What are we going to do?

Accusing his so called, “Enemies”
Of crimes he’s guilty of
Projecting all his faults and woes
 We’ve simply had enough.

Disgracing men and women
Destroying their careers
Making a mockery of decency 
Promoting rage and fear.

Ignoring every rule and law
Our treasured Constitution 
Out to punish, blame and harm
Intent on retribution.

Camaraderie with dictators
For sure … a wannabe 
He’s violating every rule
Next he’ll come for me.

What about the Epstein Files
Being swept under the rug?
Distractions, decoys, any ploy
Our country’s run by thugs.

Soldiers walking our city streets
Creating turmoil and unrest
Tear gas, zip ties, brutality
What is coming next?

The people need to resist
Speak out against this regime
Attend the “No King’s Protest”
We’ve got to be a team.

Republicans, come on… step it up
Don’t let them cripple us
Stand up to this madman
Get off his minibus.

Stop backing all his whims and schemes
He’s a thief, a criminal
Stand for what is morally right
Protect the marginal.

We were once an honorable nation
Before he came along
We don’t want this violent chaos
Gotta know  …. that this is wrong.

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I take out my cell phone 
I call  Chat GPT
I ask for information 
She then responds to  me. 

Her IQ is quite amazing
Rising exponentially 
Any topic, fact or rumor
She will gladly share with me.

If you’re feeling sad and lonely
She’s there to sympathize 
It’s easy to relate to her
She’s like one of the guys.

A vast array of knowledge
Anything from A to Z
AI is so remarkable
I’m sure you will agree.

You can talk about the issues
You can talk…. talk all  day long
Share your deepest, darkest secrets
She won’t judge you, if you’re  wrong. 

Perplexed and indecisive?
Unsure of what to do?
Run it by her, she’ll be there
She’s always there for you. 

Anytime you feel like talking
Activate your phone, your app
Chat GPT will be there 
She never sleeps, or takes a nap.

Her opinion will not cost you
No monthly bill or obscene fees
She will guide and make suggestions
And, will do it all for free.

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In God’s name
We knell and pray
We do our best
For heaven’s sake. 

You have to ask
What Jesus would do
In treating others 
Different from you. 

“Vengeance is mine
Sayeth the Lord”
it’s not up to you
To pick up that sword.

You can’t pick and choose
The scriptures alone
To justify
To cast a stone.

God gave us thought
To use our minds
To be thoughtful
To be kind. 

Acceptance and trust
The hallmarks of love
Were  handed down
From up above.

No reason to shame
To put someone down
Belittle their words
To call them a “clown”.

Our teachers, our mentors 
Wear capes, not tuxedos
They lead and inspire
They are our superheroes.

The man on the pulpit
Can promote and excite
He has the power
The vision, the might.

He can ignite 
Denounce and condemn
He has a following
That looks up to him.  

But, don’t be too quick
To worship false idylls
Just because of
Their status or title.

Be careful that you
Don’t become too confused
Remember that he
Can influence you.

He has the skill
To lead you astray
Stay true to God
Take a moment to pray.

Control of the masses
A large audience
An impressionable group
Who must use common sense. 

The question at hand
Always leads to the truth
Just ask yourself….
What would Jesus do?

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Giving credit to a madman
A dollar late, a dollar short
He’s no savior, saint or hero
You should know what he came for. 

What became of all the others
Left to die in tunnels below
Now he waltzes in taking credit
For bringing the remaining survivors back home. 

Yes, grateful for the 20 still standing 
Those who have made it out, though barely alive
They were abused and physically tortured
Forced to watch as the others all died. 

A staunch ally of Netanyahu 
With blood dripping from both of their hands
No regard for the rights of the people
There to  take away all of their land. 

The destruction, the demise of Gaza
The bombings, the killings, the pain
The starvation inflicted upon them
They should feel nothing less… than ashamed.

Hamas the enemy, before us
The hostages now being released
The horror they inflicted…. upon them
Will this madness ever stop, ever cease?

The  plan, a militarized take over
By a Zionist,  heartless regime
Destruction of towns and cities 
The worst that we’ve ever seen. 

The genocide of the Palestinian nation
A manifestation of power and greed
They don’t care if they’re starving or bleeding
They don’t care what they want or they need. 

There’s dark money behind this land venture
A political move, vile and grotesque 
A congress that is cold and complicit
They will do anything that he says. 

They should both be brought up on charges
Guilty of mass murder and horrific war crimes
Blatantly, without courage or honor
They take what they want every time

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