Taste Of His Own Medicine (August 25, 2018)

Fantasy

Possibly?

Donald Trump

Blocked tweeting/speaking

Trademark lies.

Locked away

Crimes against humanity

Without pardon/parole.

Deep within

Fort Leavenworth’s

Darkest and smallest

Prison cell.

Some say

Removing these privileges

Punishment enough.

Opportunist-like he

Plays on sentimentality

Using our guilt

Weapon against us.

Best off

Only audience

Rotating MP guards

Segregation cell checks

Meal deliveries

And exercise period.

Rather fitting

Given Zero Tolerance

To Latin American migrants

At U.S. southern borders

With the cramped quarters.

Enjoy your stay

Mr Trump

Know-I will.

Therisa © 2018

Author's note: I finished writing this, news of Senator John McCain’s death spreads. Leaving one less principle defender of the American people against President Trump. Written for Poets United’s midweek motif writing prompt: what if....

What If, It's Real? (August 25, 2018)

Poisonous game

Second guessing

Every decision.

Wondering

This right?

Reality unfolding

Nuanced ways

Dogma prioritized

Organize mobs.

Frustration and angry

Votes casted

AWOL system

Ignoring voters’ needs.

Switching elitist groups

For another.

Invoking

Long dormant hopes

In protest.

Delicate flower flourishing

Ever so briefly

In strong winds:

Obama presidency.

Reoccurring nightmare

Haunting America

Maybe?

Perchance

New opportunity

Experiencing the dream.

Therisa © 2018

Author’s note: In this coming US midterm elections, more women are running for
political office, as members of council, mayors, state legislature, and state governors.
And federally, for the House of Representatives and Senate.

Written for Poets United’s midweek motif writing prompt: what if....