I usually don’t get political here, but when someone in my Third Thursday Poets group suggested we each write a poem about the meaning of January 20th for critique at our last session, I couldn’t resist. Click on the title below to hear me read what I wrote. You’re welcome to comment, whether you agree or not, but if you don’t like what you read or hear, I hope we can simply agree to disagree.
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INAUGURATION DAY
Today, our country turns over a new leaf.
A different leader takes the Oath of Office.
A billionaire, racist, bigot
with no grasp of foreign policy,
little respect for women or minorities
or concern for impoverished Americans,
the economy, environment,
he won the Presidency, not by popular vote
in an election possibly rigged by Russians.
What will become of America?
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Author Abbie Johnson Taylor
How to Build a Better Mousetrap: Recollections and Reflections of a Family Caregiver
That’s Life: New and Selected Poems
My Ideal Partner: How I Met, Married, and Cared for the Man I Loved Despite Debilitating Odds
Click to hear an audio trailer.
Great post Abbie. Hard to believe it’s so true. Hopefully American institutions can weather this autocratic and plutocratic storm.
I absolutely agree, little brother. Thanks for your comment.
An excellent question!
Thank you.
I completely agree, Abbie. I fear for our country, but will step back and give the man a chance, although I don’t have much hope for him to change or care about us “commoners.” Great poem!
Thank you Gayle. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see what happens.