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Everyone is so unhappy
As they watch the nightly news
Hard to believe what’s going on
I don’t know what to do.

There’s chaos  in the city streets
Our country is in turmoil
Trump continues to promote
His brand of lies and snake oil. 

Our neighbors now resent us
Raising tariffs hasn’t helped
Looks like all  we care about
Is nothing but…. ourselves.

I’m holding on to remnants
Pieces frayed, now interspersed
Trying to be mindful
But, things are getting worse. 

Children starving, no relief 
No U.S. aide abroad
When will his base begin to see?
He’s nothing but…. a fraud.

In his fancy suit and tie
Like a king upon a throne
He makes his admonishments 
While we sit here and moan.

Once the envy of all nations
Admired, respected too
Now hated, mocked  and ridiculed 
Thanks to Trump and Elon, too!

Republicans, please step up
Before it is too late 
So much damage has been done 
There is no time to waste.

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Image: Google Images. SoundCloud.

Our hands are tied
We’re spoon fed lies
Enough to make 
A grown man cry.

Leadership unqualified
Taking us.….all for a ride
Dismantling our government
None of this is what we want. 

They fail to see.. they voted in
A dictator who speaks for them
Control no longer in our hands
Too ignorant to comprehend.

Billionaires now have control
Sycophants do what they’re told
When presented with the facts
They still believe he has their backs. 

Entertained and amused
By his boorish attitude 
Soon they will feel differently
Give it time, just wait and see. 

The pentagon, the FBI
Now led by men who steal and lie
Veteran’s rights have been abolished 
None of this is hyperbolic. 

Slashing social security
With no regard for the eldery
Medicaid and Medicare
Under fire. … you should be scared.

Global tension on the rise
Children starving, they will die
Heading for a planned recession
Designed to cause.… total suppression. 

More money for the very rich
Only they will benefit
Tarrifs lead to isolation
Consumer strife, more confrontation.

Republicans have taken to 
Pleasing Trump and Putin, too
Our only hope… Is to revolt
Take back our country’s heart and soul. 

_______________________

The Harvard West Lake Chronicle

Nothing feels right
Since you’re been gone
It’s been awhile
It’s been  too long. 

So down and out
l feel out of sorts
I’ve lost my north star 
I’ve wandered off course.

I still can’t relate
I don’t  understand
Why you’re not here
Nobody can.

No one to confide in
No one understands
No one makes me laugh
The way that  you can.

Your smile and your sparkle
Are gone.…disappeared
All that is left
Are bitter sweet tears. 

Our barrel of laughs
Went out with the trash
Hard to imagine
Gone in a flash. 

Could help if you’re able 
Come Summertime
To send me a hint
Please send me a sign. 

A warm summer breeze
Some blue dragonflies
A rainbow with sunshine
A clear, bright blue sky. 

I’ll know they’re from you
A blessing with love
Sprinkled with kindness
From heaven above. 

________________________

For Chris with love. 💙

Image: Google Images. Medium.

Full circle  …..  in a guilded cage
It’s all the same
No one’s to blame. 

The people that I cared about
Beyond my reach
Above the clouds.

I play my music.. Sit alone
No one listens
No one’s home. 

I feel like I’m still 10 year’s old.
I feel that way
Truth is …. I’m old. 

I watch TV,  all by myself
No one to call
To ask for help.

I feel so sad, so all alone.
How did this happen? 
Why have they gone?.

They dropped like flies.
So sad, I grieved
Hard to accept, hard to believe.

Remembering our childhood days
The innocence
Our childish ways.

Longevity.…. extended life
How does that feel
Without your wife?

Last man standing, all alone
All your loved ones
Now are gone.

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Image: Google Images. Facebook.

They won’t step up .… cause  they’re afraid 
Can’t lose their seat, they must obey
They are convinced, Trump holds the cards
Why are they making … this so hard?

Liar, liar .… pants on fire
Things are bad, yes things are dire
Nothing that …. he says is true
If you object, he’ll bury you. 

They are too weak, won’t  take a stand
They bow and courtesy, shake his hand
He says to jump, they ask how high
Won’t call him out and we know why.

A downward spiral, no turning back
Won’t face the truth, accept the facts
He takes the win, he has control
The weaker man  …. does what he’s told. 

Every order and every bill
Is not the people’s plan or will
They give in …. to all his stunts
The sycophants ….. do what he wants. 

The nominations they voted for
Are a disgrace …. down to the core
They are a cult, it’s plain and simple
They are weak, they have been crippled. 

Take to the streets, we have no choice
They have no honor, they have no voice
This is  a battle that we must win
We must denounce Trump,  once again. 

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Image: Google Images. Pueblo Chieftain.

A splinter’s stuck
Beneath my skin
It’s in my finger
Not my chin.

Need a surgeon
Need a nurse
Can’t stop the pain.
It’s getting worse.

What’s the problem?
Pull it out
Find a way 
“For crying out loud”!

Need a potion
Need a spell
It’s infected
Hurts like hell!

Microbes, toxins
Bugs galore
I can’t take this
Anymore. 

Find the tweezers
Improvise
Can’t you see it?
Help me guys!

Grab it, pinch it
Do your best 
I’m in pain
Yes, more than less. 

On a scale of
One to ten
It’s the worst
It’s so intense.

Should consider
Amputation
I may need
An operation.

Must be pressing
On a nerve
This kind of pain
I don’t deserve.

How about 
An anesthetic?
Sorry I am
So pathetic.

Felt the needle
Fell asleep
They pulled it out
From underneath.

Two inches long
They were surprised
Could not believe
It’s length, it’s size.

So thankful
I began to cry
When I woke up
I realized. 

The pain I felt
At last was gone
Thanks to Carol
Bob and Shawn.

To the staff
That was “on call”
I’m grateful to you
One and all. 

______________________

Image: Google Images. Best Health Magazine.

Zelenskyy, sadly humiliated
Trump was at it again
Can’t count on the Republicans
Our future’s looking grim. 

Trump’s in bed with Putin
It’s so blatantly obvious 
Expecting an apology
Is totally ludicrous!

No manners, class or courtesy 
An ambush, clear and simple
Vance and Trump tried their best
But, Zelenskyy never crumbled.

Nothing but a spectacle 
An attempt to intimidate
A man of pure devotion
Who does not give in to hate.

Nothing but a bully
A dictator wannabe
Giving us a look inside
How scary things can be. 

A rogue reporter slithers in
Launching a verbal attack
A sure plant, who thinks he’s smart
Should not be invited back.

In an effort to save his country
He does what he needs to do
He doesn’t need a suit and tie
To prove anything to you.

How dare they speak of gratitude
Who do they think they are?
Zelenskyy is a hero
A better man, by far!

________________________

Image: Google Images. Politico

Walking through the gallery
Let’s take our time inside
Learn about the history
About the artist’s lives.

Decades past and present 
Their use of paints and clay
How they spent their afternoons
Their evenings and their days.

A tapestry of colors
A glimpse into their minds
Analyzing every stroke
Their use  of curves and lines.

What they did to capture light
Adding texture to the mix
Creating portraits one by one
Their techniques, and all their tricks.

Landscape paintings … oil and brush
A park covered deep in snow
Children playing happily 
A special place to go.

The metalist, a genius
Creating shapes with steel 
Using open fire and tools
Expressing what he  feels. 

A myriad of  textures
Cotton, silk, and feathers
The artist’s vision set apart
With many trinkets brought together.

So unique, one of a kind
To inspire and to critique
Different styles and medium
Some powerful, some weak.

One man’s trash , another’s treasure
Some can see beyond the scene
Open freely to the rhythm 
Of the artist’s abstract dream.

A gallery , an empty space
Till each piece is on display
Carefully placing one by one
Till sold or given away. 

A welcomed guest, a voyeur
Come join us, have some wine
Check out all the new artwork 
Great way to spend your time.

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Image: Google Images. Think fineart.com

Courting a guest
From a foreign land
From France or from Europe
From Greece or Pakistan.

There’s a  need for decorum 
A  need to be polite 
Not a place to be explosive
Start an  argument or fight.

Filmed on Television 
The press there…standing by
Zelenskyy was provoked 
By JD Vance’s lies.

Trump on the attack
Ready to defend
Putin and his army
Against Zelenskyy’s men.

As an obvious opportunist
Desiring precious metals
Lithium and Uranium
Titanium and Nickel.

Trump  put forth a deal
While Zelenskyy asked for security
But trump has no desire
To help enforce a promised treaty. 

Standing behind Russia
Clearly on Putin side
Everything he says
Is nothing but a lie. 

A sad, embarrassing encounter
Intended to make peace
Between two warring countries
To ensure that they’ll be free.

Ending in disaster
For Trump it’s all a game
Pointing fingers at Zelenskyy
When Putin is to blame. 

The deal master easily flustered
JD Vance was impolite
Challenging our visiting President 
Doing what he could … to start a fight. 

Zelenskyy shocked, maybe confused
Was escorted to his car
Never would have expected this
This takes the cake by far.

Embarrassed for Zelenskyy
Can’t believe we’ve come to this 
Getting rid of Donald Trump & friends 
My hope, my fondest wish! 

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Image: Google Images. The Economic Times.

Tied to his coat tails
Afraid to let go
Afraid to confront him
Afraid to say, no.

He threatens your job
Don’t know what to do
He is a bully
He will destroy you. 

Keeps up the pressure
To test your reserve
Will give you a nickname
That you don’t deserve. 

He’s loud and obnoxious
You know that he lies
He will embarrass you
Then tell you, Good Bye.

Wants you to bow down 
Demands your allegiance 
You’ll do what he says
Though it’s vile and egregious. 

How could this have happened?
How could this be?
Denouncing your honor
And, integrity.

He is a dictator
Why can’t you see?
He’s destroying our country
And, our democracy.

Stop being a coward
It’s not too late
Stand up against
The violence and hate.

_______________________

Image: Google Images. Campus Pride.