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A Message of Grief

If it's honeyed words of praise and toasts of good cheer
that you expect to read from me, you'd better stop here.
As an American... I would if I could, make him disappear,
and if drinking would make it so, I'll need a keg of beer.

To the Commander of Grief,

A message is useless because you admit you don't like to read.
You're deaf, dumb and blind to advice you should heed
and don't give a fig that your actions make Americans bleed.
Lusting for self-gratification, no matter how nasty your deed.

Take note: I didn't address this to you as 'Mr. President.'
You're in the White House but an undeserving resident,
who's proven to be a dysfunctional, delusional dissident.
From changing your evil ways, you would never relent.

With great need for power, you seek a throne and a crown.
As a twice impeached felon, your sins are world renown.
You're a charlatan, imbecile, womanizer and a circus clown
You've stirred muddy waters until as Americans we drown.

You can wear a MAGA logo on your hat, but it doesn't disguise
the crap spewed from your mouth. There's no truth in your lies
Heartless you are, uncaring it's our future that you jeopardize...
Land of the Free we used to be until you chose to criminalize.

Some rant on and on saying your promises have been fulfilled.
False. You tore down many things that we'll have to rebuild.
Disrespected the Constitution and filled the Oval with gaudy gild,
defeat you, we will because the people's spirit cannot be killed.

A united America once existed, but in your narcissistic ruling years
you divided our nation and made the innocent shed many tears.
You do as you damn well please, honoring yourself and your peers,
but your lunatic legacy will live on, sung by voices of balladeers.

*A contest in AP asked entrants to write a message to the President.

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Duke Beaufort February 5, 2026 at 9:59 AM Lin, great job on this message. I do like how you point out the fact that he doesn't read and the message is really for all of us. He needs us to bow down, but that's not the style of normal citizens who live in the real world. I was personally affected by the TPS (temporary protected status) removal from one of the aides looking after my mom. Fortunately, a federal judge reversed that cruel and mean horrific act for now. We're all worried. If we focused more on helping other countries in this hemisphere rather than exploiting them, we wouldn't be seeing so many people fearing for their lives and trying to leave. But that takes careful diplomacy and support....something you know who has no concept of. Hope you are well and smiling!!

Tania Kitchin February 1, 2026 at 4:26 PM Lin, I agree with your poem, so well penned. Our Country is a disgrace under the Trump administration. I hope he doesn't get it passed to be able to serve more terms. That would be a nightmare. Lin Lane February 1, 2026 at 5:09 PM It’s already a nightmare, verging in a horror. Thanks, Tania.

Jerry Brotherton January 28, 2026 at 1:44 PM Lin, very well said, my friend. He has proven time and time again that the only thing he cares about is money and power for himself. Lin Lane February 1, 2026 at 11:55 AM That's my opinion of the beast, too. Thanks, Jerry.

Ilene Bauer January 28, 2026 at 11:18 AM well said, lin! i agree 100%... Lin Lane January 28, 2026 at 11:28 AM With grateful thanks, Ilene. Isn't it hopeful that more people are speaking out?