THE EMPERORS FOLLY

political spoof

Lies, lies, stinking lies!

the emperor shall rise

so confusing

it's not amusing

it's fear that gushes from our brains

even in the rainiest of rains

it's true he spare's no luck

don't say what the f--k

fed up with this nerd

pea brain resembles a bird

his veins bulge out

his torso, a bit stout

salivates when he talks

waddles when he walks

burden with three words together

can't even read the weather

howls what he means

then changes his teams

cries out to blame

as if it's a game

It's me, me, me

the rest he fails to see

resides in sweet FLA, a ghost

that's a beastly roast

engaged to Twitter

sworn to spit bitter

tamper with mail

federal offense, land in jail???

if he should lose

the emperor may de-robe with a bucket of booze

why put up with all this drool?

it's an autocracy you fool!

Reviews

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Woah what a political rant, I see many these days but yours is fantastic, sarcastic , a hardhitting super slam type criticism of the politician. I enjoyed the rhyming and speedy flow in it. Kudos!

Plz pleez do read and comment my newest poem too, it's right on top of my page.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much and nice to see you at the cafe!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much for your kind review!!

[emmajoy]

Should a Brit comment on such wit, such truth... no?! . But I can applaud your gift for words, Betty - this is a case of cut the crap and do what should be done.. just for fun: go for the jugular!

[barleygirl]

I'm following everything you're ranting & I'm trying not to let it drive me crazy. It's a fine balancing act to still care & want to stay abreast of what's going on in our country, but then not to foment about it like so many others are doing. As soon as I heard about the demise of RBG, I wanted to avoid the public forums becuz I knew they'd only give a minute to the woman & endless hours to the political conundrum. I have never felt more like I wasn't actually part of a democracy anymore. The part that feels especially restrictive to me -- there will be an angry pile-on in most social arenas if we express our disgust as openly as you have in this poem! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Betty Hermelee]

Margie, there will be an angry pile-on anyway; it been going on since A-hole got elected; it's just coming to a boiling point especially over RBG's death. I had to get it off my mind once and for all!! xo B

[alanwgraham]

Brilliant Betty, you've caught the b* perfectly and you know the beast in each nauseating detail. There is something compulsively repulsive about him and my wife catches me on YouTube - not again she scolds!
I hope he corona-ed!
All the best,
Alan

[Betty Hermelee]

Alan you have a great sense of humor; I love it! and thanks as always for you witty review!!!

[Dave Brown]

That's a Betty beauty

[Betty Hermelee]

Dave, you're so funny!! It just sort of ran through my brain so fast i could hardly get the words on the page!!! Many thanks always, Best, Betty

[Dave Brown]

let me know if you consider selling that brain
Although, I probably couldn't afford it
(:)

[Ladysue]

We certainly are living in trying times. It’s a mess. There is so much to say here and you poem says it well.

[Betty Hermelee]

Yes, that an understatement and we are all suffering for it... thank you so much for you comment!

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Betty. I don't have to second guess who your lines are referring to. You are all in a position to make changes and very soon. I keep a check from this side of the pond. I felt some frustration in your poem and a strong desire for future change. A punchy little poem.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks Chris, lucky you’re on the other side of the Pond! What a mess here! Xo Betty

[Chris Shaw]

It:s a mess here too Betty, and from the party I voted for. The rest were unthinkable and still would be :)