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Maniac President's Song

(A parody of the Modern Major-General's Song from "The Pirates of Penzance" by Gilbert and Sullivan.) I am the very model of a very stable genius. Compared to mine all others’ ...brains... are positively weeny; yes, My grasp of science, history, and law is astronomical. No need to read; I go by feel! (It’s highly economical.) My sober tweets would make a truly fine encyclopedia For fighting lies of traitors in the damn elitist media. It’s sad how badly haters hate and treat me like a meanie; yes, And all because I am, in fact, a very stable genius. I see the world in black and white; hooray for monochromacy! It shows the unnecessity of nuance and diplomacy. No matter what I do, my fans consider me adorable; Their loyalty to how I roll is not the least deplorable. A win like mine (I surely could have had a clear majority!) By common wisdom should confer a little more authority. In short, I envy autocrats like Kim and Mussolini; yes, I am the very model of a very stable genius.

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Dm Babbit

Date: 9/29/2019 11:18:00 AM

The truth lay in every word.

Susan Mills

Date: 1/26/2019 4:03:00 PM

I'm guessing you are a genius with an IQ of at least 140. I enjoyed reading your poem!

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 1/9/2019 3:21:00 PM

This is astoundingly clever and perfectly metered. Bravo! Fave.

Ed Morris
Date: 1/10/2019 7:45:00 PM

Thanks, Dale.

Terry Flood

Date: 1/7/2019 7:00:00 AM

Gob smacking genius in itself, Ed. Absolutely brilliant.

Ed Morris
Date: 1/10/2019 7:45:00 PM

Thanks, Terry.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/5/2019 1:59:00 PM

Hello Ed Morris, I wouold think there would be a lot of people lined up to buy a fountain of knowledge. have a nice day my friend.

Susan Gentry

Date: 1/3/2019 1:21:00 PM

Lol.It's rare to read any Obama satire at all never mind a piece that captures his arrogance and world view. I love it!

Martin Braun

Date: 12/19/2018 5:56:00 AM

Well written to something I've heard before, hmmmm? Modern Major-General's Song... very good choice! Love it. And to be clear Mussolini is the father of fascism which is national socialism, which is the new Democrat (Socialist) Party of America, and North Korean dictators have nothing in common with Pres. Trump. That's more in line with Democrat leadership, like the way they passed ACA (Obama Care) ... unconstitutional. Other than that, very creative 4 out of 5 stars.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/15/2018 2:12:00 PM

And he's probably the only one who thinks he's a genius. Absolutely adored this satirical poem, Ed. It does seem like he admires some not-so-nice people. This is going to my faves. Congratulations on your placement in Nina's contest. Sending wishes for happy holidays, Carolyn

Ed Morris
Date: 12/15/2018 6:18:00 PM

Thanks. I definitely had a lot of material to work with on this one. :-)

Line Gauthier

Date: 12/15/2018 10:45:00 AM

I burst into laughter at ""My sober tweets would make a truly fine encyclopedia". Don't be offended if I'm not waiting iat the front of the line to buy this fountain of knowledge. LOL

Ed Morris
Date: 12/15/2018 11:28:00 AM

:-)

Jan Allison

Date: 12/15/2018 9:32:00 AM

BRILLIANT!!!! I would have given it top billing lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Wendy Watson

Date: 12/12/2018 3:44:00 PM

I sang my way all the way through this, Ed! How witty and such excellent rhythm and rhyme! I shan't as a Brit comment on the content matter but I think that Gilbert and Sullivan and the 'Major general' himself would have admired this!

Ed Morris
Date: 12/12/2018 4:59:00 PM

Thanks. As an American, I have no choice but to try to find humor (or humour :-) ) in the situation. :-)

P.S. Awtry

Date: 12/11/2018 10:51:00 PM

back to fave!

P.S. Awtry

Date: 12/11/2018 10:40:00 PM

Dude this is so good, that I don't even want to like it and I do! Wow!

Ed Morris
Date: 12/12/2018 11:16:00 AM

Thank you. :-)