POETRY | POLITICAL

The Prez Who Blusters

When a narcissist gains too much power

He chases the headlines with his outrageous shrills Not just for the moment but for hours, days if he can & we fall for his nonsense again & again & again

He knows he will shock us & once stunned we can’t let go Then he swoops in with a reversal & changes his tune We sigh with relief ’til he’s at it again

Some love the chaos he creates they feed off the energy vampires sucking on our lifeblood The rest of us — anxious & depressed But he doesn’t hold back there he goes again

This isn’t just a game & he knows the score He’s a master manipulator driving the press to his door Someone else in the limelight? time to drop an outrage again

& each bombing is worse gotta keep us on our toes Only his cult is safe & the rest of us living in fear Is this History repeating itself?

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Lori Carlson writes poetry, fiction, articles, creative non-fiction and personal essays. Most of her topics are centered around Relationships, Spirituality, Nature, Life Lessons, Mental Health, and the LGBTQ+ community. Check out her personal Medium blog — Ravyne’s Nest.