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President Donald Trump

President Donald Trump


The voting was done,
     and Donald Trump won.
So many are glad,
     yet quite a few mad.
Voters have spoken...
     fix what is broken,
and wipe the slate clean
     though hard it may seem.

Democracy rules
     to give us new tools
find creative ways
     to better our days.
Oft old status quo
     is no way to go.
Outsiders at times
     can shape new designs
to better the plight,
     and shed brighter light.

Think...Ronald Reagan...
     values mistaken...
an outsider too,
     despised by a few.
This Hollywood star
     met President's bar
at last to become
     a great number one.

Yet, Trump, right or wrong
     is mocked by the throng;
no credit he wins
     by those fake-news spins...
on what he's achieved,
     they shape unperceived.

Okay, there are things
     that agita brings,
and some just can stand
     his tweets out of hand. 
He is what he is...
     perhaps too much fizz,
but gets the job done
     and tells you he won.

Our nation at heart...
     and zeal off the chart,
let's give him a break...
     in backing, partake.
Unity's needed
     peacefulness pleaded.
Let's give him a chance
     with a cheerful stance.


November 12, 2016  (revised February 5, 2019)

For Contest, 'President Trump', 
     Sponsored by Anthony Slausen

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Suzanne Delaney March 10, 2019 at 2:59 PM Congratulations Sandra: Very uplifting to read all the Trump poems. There is a great need for people to be united behind their President. That is what has always made America great. SuZ Sandra Haight March 10, 2019 at 3:04 PM Thank you, Suzanne, for the very supportive comment and congratulations. I appreciate it so much. Hugs, Sandra

Heidi Sands March 4, 2019 at 6:28 AM Congratulations for your win :) Sandra Haight March 4, 2019 at 8:08 PM Thank you so much, Heidi. Hugs, Sandra

Janice Canerdy November 29, 2016 at 12:09 AM Very uplifting--Reagan lines especially good! Congrats on your win, Sandra! Janice

Kim Rodrigues November 28, 2016 at 10:56 PM Ilove your positive approach! Thank you for your entry, Sandra, and congrats!

CayCay Godwin November 24, 2016 at 11:05 PM Well said and hear, hear!!! by the way, this may interest you: a study revealed that 80-90% of high school students can't tell real news from false. I say that because immediately following the election I got on Face Bk and wondered about that very thing (in adults.) Such discernment skills must be taught to catch up to the internet. Again, a mighty fine job ... CayCay CayCay Godwin November 24, 2016 at 11:06 PM I feel the need to tell you that I heard that on the 'real' news! CayCay

Paloma P November 16, 2016 at 3:59 PM Although I respectfully disagree with some of your sentiments, it's a fine write!

Judy Ball November 14, 2016 at 7:28 PM Wonderful Sandra. I totally agree. Give him a chance to fix what is broken. He is a savvy business man and I think he can get the job done. Bravo. God Bless and a seven from me. JB Sandra Haight November 15, 2016 at 8:29 AM Thank you so much, Judy, for your supportive and positive comments along with the nice rating. I really appreciate it. Hugs, Sandra

Daniel Turner November 13, 2016 at 10:19 AM I love your poem Mrs Sandra. Just good common sense and I'm a democrat:) I believe in the American people and the American fortitude. Sandra Haight November 13, 2016 at 6:32 PM Thank you, Daniel, for your very supportive and positive comment. We all have to stay optimistic and united for sure! Sandra

Andrea Dietrich November 13, 2016 at 9:21 AM I wish I could agree with the words of this finely crafted poem. But REagan was a good man and his wife was a lady. We are starting with a horrid man and a woman not much of a lady. I feel ill just thinking about them. Nicely done for the contest though! (by the way, democrats have absolutely no power now, so for me it's a very unbalanced government which spells trouble in River City) Daniel Turner November 13, 2016 at 10:17 AM Oh ye of little faith! This is a great country, we will prevail. It will happen a lot quicker when everyone gets on board. I have faith in this great country.

Ravi Sathasivam November 13, 2016 at 7:14 AM Excellent write. Well penned. Thanks for sharing it. Sandra Haight November 13, 2016 at 6:29 PM Thank you very much, Ravi! Much appreciated. Sandra

Joanna Daniel November 13, 2016 at 4:51 AM Yeah, I like the way you ended it, Sandra:) after all, God is still on the throne (above all the Presidents and Prime Ministers) Sandra Haight November 13, 2016 at 6:29 PM Thank you, Jo, for your uplifting comments. Hugs, Sandra

Viv Wigley November 13, 2016 at 1:56 AM Although an outsider, Sandra, Reagan was my favourite, too. A fine piece, will do well. Viv x Sandra Haight November 13, 2016 at 6:28 PM Thank you so much, Viv. Sandra

Jan Allison November 12, 2016 at 2:38 PM The decision has been made and it is the will of the people. I especially like these lines "Outsiders at times can shape new designs To better the plight and shed brand new light" We have to wait and see what transpires - aw we do for Brexit in the Uk. Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Sandra Haight November 13, 2016 at 6:28 PM Thank you, Jan, for your supportive comment. We all hope for the best, and sometimes change is difficult but necessary, as you have experienced with Brexit. Hugs, Sandra

Christy Stover November 12, 2016 at 2:29 PM Wonderful poem which every American should read. Sandra Haight November 13, 2016 at 6:23 PM Thank you very much, Christy, for your nice visit and supportive comment. Much appreciated! Sandra