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We should not short-change terrorism and think it can't happen to us. Keep your eyes open and don't be afraid to report questionable activity to the authorities.

Rx's of the President

Rx's of the President
(Rx for terrorism) 
By Franklin Price
7/23/2016

Rx's of the president 
Should contain some warnings news
Much like prescriptions we receive
And the medicines we use

May have some serious side affects
Some shortness in our breath
Headache or two and tearing eyes
And sometimes even death

Drug companies have to do this
This notice can't exclude
The president paints a cloudless sky
For the public which is rude

Says world-wide killings we have had 
Will never come to you
Don't have to worry much at all
Have only come to just a few

There is no darkness in the sky
No storm clouds on the way
The chance you'll be affected
Less than lightning struck today

Can't believe his thinking manner
This magic slight of hand
If you believe you're not exposed
Then your head is in the sand

You will not see it coming
When terrorism comes for you
No warning from the president
Something he just doesn't do
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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