Out of Melancholia

Drooping pen said “enough of melancholia”
Spread words of cheer, like sweet smelling magnolia
Vowed never again to write of misery
So fished for words in diction’s fishery
Who would become the inspiring muse 
Some clever thought or inspiring ruse
Up came blondie Donald duck
America’s ex-president, my potluck
A failed businessman turned slick politician
Pulled wool over the eyes like a crafty magician
A moving hyperbole of lies and untruths
Never to be forgotten in America's history books
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Rees Avatar
February 15, 2023 at 2:13 AM
Ha Ha yes indeed. Funny thing but my poetry tends towards the melancholy too. I can totally relate to your words and the difficulty of trying to be a bit more cheerful in today’s world ! Well said, my friend.
Crasta Avatar
February 15, 2023 at 2:22 AM
Very true... days are filled with sorrow and we try desparately to stay afloat...Have a nice day..
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