Paul, Peter and the Tweeter

Paul, Peter and the Tweeter
Why not choose, 
a billionaire leader?
One who is not 
an eloquent speaker.
Trouble rises,
he robs Paul to pay Peter.
The bold rich need tax savings,
forget about the meeker.

From a distance,
we watch the kingdom teeter.
Him smirking on high,
he thinks "What could be sweeter!"
Why oh why, 
did so many choose that cheater?

Global temperature rising,
things aren't the same.
Scientific facts need hiding,
isn't that a shame?
There's new logic he's applying,
says coal dust isn't really flying.
Even though the fish are bitter
and you can't see them under the litter,
no one can turn down the heater.
"Fake News" he says,
check out T-Man's Twitter.
The Country is "Great Again",
cause he ain't no quitter!
Yet people are making less than their babysitter.
Good jobs will go with free trade,
might as well become a waiter.
Otherwise you’ll starve sooner or later.

People happy,
he wants to build a wall.
Mexico will pay,
so build it tall.
More immigrants?
You don't need them at all.
But no one left to pick the fruit,
or to be at your beck and call.
Watch it all fall,
for sure the economy will stall.
No one buying nothing at the mall.
Meanwhile 
Klu Klux Klan standing tall.
If they ask him,
T-Man will let them guard his wall.

Look for all the signs,
a leader who's a hater.
Mastertweeting, flatulater.
A logic lacking debater,
self-loving,
self-promoting, congratulator!
If he pushes the button,
we might become a large crater.
He'll spin it and tell those left,
"I'm the great emancipator!"
If you don't believe him,
You’re just another disloyal traitor!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Anaya Avatar
July 5, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Richard fantastic observation rhymed and signed in your unique signature, you have predicted what was warned about re-electing Trump today--back in 2018 Your message precocious and prophetic I'm glad you steered me here as I came on to the seen in 2022 I see Harry Horesman below God rest his soul One of the first poets to comment on my poetry~ DT has them fooled and are following the flute player off the cliff!
Lamoureux Avatar
July 5, 2025 at 11:48 AM
I think some voters are ignorant, others are just cruel. They call anyone who wants to help those less fortunate “socialist” or “Communist” in the next breath they say they are Christian. It’s beyond description. P.S. I miss Harry too.
Jones Avatar
October 15, 2023 at 4:02 PM
You are on point with this poem about a hater. I like the energy and the flow of your words. Great job.
Lamoureux Avatar
October 15, 2023 at 4:04 PM
Thanks. I appreciate you looking it up. I loved your song.
Tumanov Avatar
December 28, 2019 at 10:48 AM
Great poem, Richard. My favorite part is "Mastertweeting, flatulater." Sardonic, hilarious and "rap style." Too bad there's no hip hop category on Poetry Soup, eh? Happy New Year.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 28, 2019 at 3:11 PM
Thanks Vlad, you as well.
Singh  Avatar
September 18, 2019 at 10:25 AM
I was really attracted to this poem Bcz of its rhyming words & made me open this poem among many.. This is the great art I think.
Lamoureux Avatar
September 18, 2019 at 10:32 AM
Thanks Sakshi, you are kind.
Blown Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 1:54 AM
if an average citizen is a con man and found out by his employer he's fired or arrested...the rich are just like the poor ...good/bad and in between...except they've got (cofcofcof) influential bull...ain't that the shits
Lamoureux Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 7:04 AM
It sure is.
Faulkner Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 12:43 PM
Wow, this is magnificent, so glad you recommended it!
Lamoureux Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 2:20 PM
Thanks Michelle.
Papyrus Avatar
August 18, 2018 at 11:02 AM
I love it! The weird thing about the Mexico wall is his war against Mexicans over the MS13 Sur" Gang. They're not even Mexicans, they're El Salvadoran... So it's racism! El Salvadoran and Mexicans will get upset with you for calling them by the wrong Latin culture!!!!
Lamoureux Avatar
August 7, 2019 at 10:30 AM
Thanks Keith.
Gentry Avatar
July 15, 2018 at 4:27 PM
Can't agree at all but well written.
Lamoureux Avatar
July 16, 2018 at 8:19 AM
Thanks for your kind response even though we are on different pages. I respect that.
Neumann Avatar
March 26, 2018 at 2:02 AM
I am back again. Causing a huge storm on facebook...That is good and tells another story. Great
Neumann Avatar
March 26, 2018 at 2:01 AM
Wow. Great. The Klu Klux Klan guarding the wall, that sums it all up.
Manassian Avatar
March 3, 2018 at 2:32 AM
WOW! You sure are with me on this one, dear. I thought my poem Message to Trump was tough but this is on a whole different plane. Good for you for speaking out. Hugs
Lamoureux Avatar
March 3, 2018 at 8:47 AM
I posted this one on Facebook and created a small storm. I’m pleased you like this one. Hugs back.
Barry-Nishanian Avatar
February 22, 2018 at 8:18 PM
If create a storm, it's your feelings, you put the news in poetic form.. I will probably create a storm with my spiritual writes, I too will want conversation. I posted one last night husband said thought I should not have, but nice response. So write on...well expressed.
Duet Avatar
February 19, 2018 at 8:37 PM
BAM!! Sock it to him, Richard. Great balls of fire! You nailed it/him. lol (Check your soup mail again.)
Robinson Jr. Avatar
February 15, 2018 at 5:25 PM
Funniest poem, I've read today, Richard! Your sharp satirical wit is Light saber quick. Spot-on truth poetry w/a hilari (oops, I better not use that word, eh.) Anywho ... this is one fine twerpentine opine. Kai, ty for the use of that creative word. GREAT poem, w/a cautionary message. Love and peace always.
Lamoureux Avatar
February 16, 2018 at 8:36 AM
I always enjoy your uplifting comments.
Horn Avatar
February 14, 2018 at 5:28 PM
Tweeter was a cheater and a liar who was a repeater. Makes you wonder.
Lamoureux Avatar
February 16, 2018 at 8:36 AM
Thanks James.
Sergi Avatar
February 14, 2018 at 10:56 AM
Be careful, Richard . His Gestapo will find you!
Lamoureux Avatar
February 16, 2018 at 8:39 AM
The Canadian military will protect me.:0)
Sergi Avatar
February 14, 2018 at 10:53 AM
A belated compliment on a beautiful satirical poem! Eventually as the orange ogre stays, will eventually be at war with the Canadians!
Neumann Avatar
February 10, 2018 at 2:12 AM
Awesome. How can we turn the Ku Klux Clan against him? Stranger things have happened. Goebbels was initially a communist, but probably tweeter man will remain a twerp. We need some twerpentine...
Lamoureux Avatar
February 10, 2018 at 9:08 AM
Ou cracked me up with the Twerpentine line!
Vaso Avatar
February 6, 2018 at 8:33 PM
I missed this one, expressed very well, and with taste! Cheers
Lamoureux Avatar
February 7, 2018 at 7:13 AM
Ha ha, it’s an easy one to miss.
Tacito Avatar
February 6, 2018 at 12:15 PM
I'm telling you, New Zealand/Canada/Ireland are ALL looking better & better than here.Thank you for this! Also..."flatulater"...DONE! LOL!
Lamoureux Avatar
February 6, 2018 at 12:20 PM
Check out where I posted this piece on Facebook. It seems I have created a bit of controversy. I personally have no plans to move South although I do appreciate American people I have come to know over the years.
Lee Sr. Avatar
February 6, 2018 at 10:28 AM
Brilliant write, tight but it's right. Say it agin!! Write On James :)
Lamoureux Avatar
February 6, 2018 at 12:21 PM
Thanks James. I appreciate the visit.
Allison Avatar
February 5, 2018 at 2:43 PM
You have a wonderful way with words and this is absolutely fabulous Rick, I read it twice and have to add it into my faves:-) hugs Jan xx
Lamoureux Avatar
February 5, 2018 at 3:26 PM
I am pleased Jan, thanks for making my day with your fabulous comment.
Maverick Avatar
February 5, 2018 at 1:55 PM
Is there any real difference? In the U K the The labour gov read as democs for U S, I E Blair kept on about the trickle down of wealth, so where was it? Or were the people just going to get a trickle after all the wealth flooded up to bail out the bankers, I think most of the leaders won't be down to their last 2 million anytime soon, it could be a big punch and judy show.' They pretend to be against each other but the wars and policy still cut the same path, good reading you Richard.'
Lamoureux Avatar
February 5, 2018 at 1:59 PM
Thanks Joe. The world is in a sorry state and those at the top continue to gorge themselves. All the while increasing the burden on the middle and lower income people.
Horsman Avatar
February 5, 2018 at 1:49 PM
You sure make a point here Richard, any man can be a leader, but can one born with a silver spoon, become a total man, like your poem, like its statement.
Lamoureux Avatar
February 5, 2018 at 1:55 PM
Thanks Harry.
Horne Avatar
February 4, 2018 at 12:13 PM
LOL, well written (& well said!!)
Lamoureux Avatar
February 5, 2018 at 12:39 PM
Thanks Jack.
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