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A Theatre of the Absurd

Theatre of the Absurd

Like an actor in a theatre of the absurd,
there stepped onto the stage a horrid clown,
an ego-maniac who makes his own staff clap for him
and who fast is bringing a nation down.

With just one month in office he’s done enough
that in another country could get himself kicked out.
Why some applaud him heartily I can’t comprehend!
Of the fact that he’s a liar, there can be no doubt!

A man who screwed so many with his own businesses
is now in charge of US! How can this be?
Admitting that he pays no taxes, yet we have to do it?
He puts the rich above us all. Why can’t people see?

He claims that more than any other president, he’s been
on the cover of Times, and eleven is his number.
Nixon’s number is at fifty-five. Does Donald think
we are in his movie plot I think called Dumb and Dumber?

Tweeting boasts from a phone that’s not even secure.
For higher ratings for “Apprentice” he asks that people pray.
Speaking to a nation about black history month,
he seemed to think Frederick Douglass is alive today!

He tweets how thousands of Syrian refugees
were (by Obama) let inside our nation.
In reality, two-thousand had got in.
His only talent is exaggeration!

He claims that the crowd for his inauguration
was the largest ever. Oh REALLY?
The picture that he tweeted of the big event
was dated the day AFTER actually!

Hanging up on leaders. That’s so presidential.
Calling people names, like Rosie is so fat,
Mexicans are rapists and “some, I assume, are good . . .”
At least he’s just a president and not some diplomat!

He uses words for women, like “a piece of ass.”
I’m appalled women voted for that pig at all.
And the big stupidity that many voted for
is his huge ambition to build a freaking wall.

He thinks Mexico will pay? It will bite us in the butt!
Their tunnels still will run beneath the ground.
Keeping even citizens from returning to their homes
and fighting court decisions. Is this leader even sound?

His tweets concerning terrorists in Paris at the Louvre
turns out it was a MALL named Louvre and some Egyptian guy!
He blames the airports’ chaos, brought on by his ban,
on Delta’s bad computers. Another Trumpy lie.

In some White House position called “public engagement”
he put a foul-mouthed woman from his Apprentice show
Three alumni of Goldman Sacks. That is all we need!
Sara Palin cried cronyism. For once, SHE’s in the know!

The list of his absurdities go on and on and on.
Comedians should be having a heyday!
However, it’s MY country and I feel quite concerned.
Sure wish that crazy clown would go away.

This theatre of the absurd will run indefinitely
until the audience can stand no more.
Stand up and boo, people; throw apples at his head.
His acting sucks; kick his butt out the “stage right” door!

Written Feb. 10, 2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017


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Date: 3/27/2017 3:08:00 PM
"Tweeting boasts from a phone that’s not even secure. For higher ratings for “Apprentice” he asks that people pray. Speaking to a nation about black history month, he seemed to think Frederick Douglass is alive today!" That stanza is on point! I really like this poem.
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Date: 3/6/2017 10:51:00 AM
Hi Andrea, you know I'm a Trump supporter :) Now I'll have to write a poem about Hillary called "Theater of the MORE absurd ! :). Take care, I still liked your poem Andrea
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Date: 3/3/2017 8:50:00 AM
Thx for pointing this out to me; it gets more to the anger side of this absurdity. Still, what scares me is that, of the nearly half who voted for him, 86% give his performance to date a high rating; and vice versa. This absurdist position appears to be about 50% entrenched, which is how we got into this clownish mess. So, what does that say about us as an economic and political society? What is missing in our health and wellness education?
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Date: 3/1/2017 3:29:00 PM
Andrea - I read this a few times and detected a subtle undercurrent of being slightly irritated with Mr Trump :-) (sorry - us Brits are great at understatement). The picture of the kids made me sad - it's unfortunate they are dragged into the election circus. Loved the poem - both funny and deadly serious. All the best! Mark :-)
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Date: 2/28/2017 4:33:00 PM
Coming back with congrats, Andrea.
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Date: 2/28/2017 12:30:00 PM
Wow! you have certainly been watching the news. Catch his act tonight with Congress. Pray for the nation. And oh, yes, I thought I saw Frederick Douglass on Meet the Press. LOL
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Date: 2/28/2017 11:02:00 AM
He should have restricted himself to the theater, that's what he does best!There was no other man/woman to represent US is what baffles him,why him?Great poem Andrea,speaks the mind of many!
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Date: 2/28/2017 9:48:00 AM
Andrea, this is a good poem. Congratulations. The only reason i did not place it higher, was probably that I have a little bit of Trump fatigue. Many wishes, Kai
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Date: 2/18/2017 8:32:00 PM
The problem with creating enemies is eventually you're surrounded.
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Date: 2/14/2017 11:39:00 PM
In my lifetime, there has never been a President that had this much animosity from the people. George W was close, but truly, he was just Cheney's puppet. And this kind of heavy handed sensibility and unethical dealings concerning business interests is a blind trust of those innocent little Trump supporters who will for most of them wake up one day and realize Mom and Dad bent their minds toward a inhumane pretzel. Anyway, there is a lot of rhetoric surrounding this and time will tell the tale.
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Date: 2/14/2017 11:04:00 PM
Never knew you to be so political before! This is a powerful and needed piece. Trump is in some trouble now - maybe - hopefully - he won't last for four years Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 2/13/2017 10:53:00 AM
When I read the contest title, my mind went exactly to this subject. I won't have to write anything because you have said it all and so well. Absurd, tragic, dangerous.
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Date: 2/13/2017 1:01:00 AM
We have seen many examples in history of this kind and most of the time have disastrous conclusions! If history repeats itself this will not be bad for your country alone but for the whole world! May God help dear, Andrea!
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Date: 2/12/2017 10:38:00 PM
The Circus Maximus is in town...Nero is hosting lol...great verse Andrea...god bless...^WW^
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Date: 2/12/2017 7:45:00 PM
I think it's a rough road ahead for your country. This is entertaining and scary at the same time. Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 2/12/2017 4:38:00 PM
Wow Andrea this is so good. I myself have written about five or six pieces on this topic. I may put one up tomorrow. This one is exceptional and a fav for me. Lots Of Love Always my dear friend. armand.
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Date: 2/12/2017 11:02:00 AM
Oh, do you know the ruckus to come that you stirred up with this? Oh, my friend, I feel like this page is going to turn into face book, so I'll wish you luck and just check out. You went there with your pen, just straight there - was it therapeutic? Hugs and love, CayCay
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Date: 2/12/2017 10:55:00 AM
Awesome write , Andrea, my sentiments as well:-) A+ hugs Eve
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Date: 2/12/2017 9:57:00 AM
- ... (One word) ............ MADNESS !!! - // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/12/2017 9:12:00 AM
The reason they hate the affordable care act, AKA obama care, is that it is generally paid for by people with more money than those who receive the care. It's not the health care they hate, it's who is paying for it. That speaks volumes about what is going on in our land.
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Date: 2/12/2017 9:10:00 AM
La piece de resistance! I love it! I think the problem we have is fueled by inequality, and the downtrodden people who should know better believe he will act in their best interest. Also, he has bigots and some very rich people with no heart helping him. This is a very bad recipe for our country. It will not play out well. I cry for the poor immigrant families he will split in his deportations. Andrea, you are a gem.
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Date: 2/12/2017 8:07:00 AM
Awesome Andrea! You are one of the many reasons I visit this forum whenever I can....Oh a solid 7+ Scuse me while I take a re-read:) Wow! ~Jill~
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Date: 2/12/2017 7:07:00 AM
Well said Andrea..He said Mexico would build the wall/But that's a tale too tall/he said he'd drain the swamp/but they're all in his camp/We cannot believe him at all!
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Date: 2/12/2017 5:10:00 AM
This is so good its true, a dupe like him should not be running a sideshow let alone a country. I live next door and I'm scared sh*tless of what he might do. Good luck in the contest.
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