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Political reflections from an outsider's perspective
And The Trumpet Shall Sound by Claire Tennant
Second Term writing prompt entry
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Let me be quite clear
the president-elect is not the Messiah
politics across the world stirs fear
he won't get any higher
personally, I respect him
though with him I would not argue
chance of a meeting is slim
travel abroad, I'm not about to

The thing about a leader is
purpose and strength
wishy-washy statements are fizz
we have heard them at length
compared to the leaders in Oz
Trump is a one-off
our current PM thinks he is Santa Claus
a toad and show off

No I'd rather have Mr Trump in my camp
generous and strong
he has big ideas
though some are wrong
not one of us is perfect
least of all me
my hero is my Lord, as you suspected
my sins are on His wounds and tree


Writing Prompt



Write a poem about Trump's second term or inauguration. 300 word limit suggested. Non-moderated contest.


Author Notes
The trumpet shall sound, from Messiah by George F. Handel
1 Corinthians 15:52
52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

     

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