Insults and mockery
and off the cuff remarks
all marks of authenticity
merely plain talking larks
so says the republican
in the president’s defence –
we are just oversensitive
those who take offence.
When was it disclosed,
I ask the figure on the screen,
that authenticity is ascribed
to spewing things obscene?
Now I am not American,
so neither right nor left,
still I cannot help but object
when justification is so bereft.
Authenticity, I cry out
implies honesty and trust,
building a self that is hospitable –
openness and compassion a must.
To equate such a concept
with this poor excuse of a man
has really pushed the boundaries;
I’m ready for a Trumpian ban.
(Today’s prompts are as follows: Fandango’s word of the day: object; Ragtag Community: hospitable; and Daily Addictions is disclose. I am not usually political but hearing Trump’s recent comments described as authentic got me going – apparently. Photo is from my personal collection – reminds me of an angry forest spirit.)
This is such a thought-provoking poem, VJ 🙂 looking forward to more!
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Thank you so much!
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Outstanding V.J.! I agree with each word.
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Ha ha – thank you.
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Indeed!
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Lol. Hope the travels are going well, Jazz. Ric is itching to get going again.
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Great poem, VJ. I have reflected on this issue myself (both in my blog and at great length to my family).
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yes, very troublesome.
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Very well stated. I’m ready for a Trumpian ban, too.
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Ha ha. Glad you like it.
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I’d ban Maxine Waters too…
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ha ha…have to confess I don’t know too much about the whole situation.
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Great job with the prompt combo!!
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Thanks! It at least made me chuckle.
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Well I have that going for me! 😛
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