The Pied Piper From New York City - Part Two
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Author's Notes: "The Pied Piper from New York City," Parts One and Two, is a new political-verse poem that I just completed on September 7, 2017. I view this poem not only from the standpoint of it being a "political verse," but also as a "treatise" on the challenge of maintaining proper democracy in the United States with the ascension of the new presidential administration on January 20, 2017. It is also "my personal treatise of dissent" on many of the negative things that have happened since the person I call "The Pied Piper" has entered this critically important office as the Chief Executive of Our Land. You can draw your own conclusions from what I've articulated here. I've always felt that in dynamic times of great political upheaval, challenges and crises, and when the very foundations of our democracy itself are under attack as witnessed over the many years since American's very inception as a new nation -- to now, at this very moment in the twenty-first century; that it, therefore, certainly behooves poets and writers to speak out loudly and clearly on all significant issues concerning justice, fairness, tolerance, equality, decency, and opposition to all forms of prejudice, racism, hatred, anti-Semitism (to include all other religions), in the vital maintenance of democracy. Our cherished American governmental institutions and the strength of the very fabric of our democracy depend upon this very thing, as they do with the democratic governments our of Western Allies and other key partners worldwide. We cannot fail in this effort! (Gary Bateman - September 7, 2017) (Political Verse)
Categories: allusion, america, betrayal, corruption, judgement, new york, and political.
The Pied Piper from New York City – Part Two
This is quite despicable and very inappropriate for someone holding the
“Highest Office in Our Land.” The Pied Piper hides his treachery by
Wrapping himself in the glory of the “Stars and Stripes.” Talk about
True shame! He should look in the mirror!
The “Forgotten Man” who represents those who fell prey to the inflated
Promises and mindless propaganda of The Pied Piper, should not at all
Be surprised later when they suddenly discover—they’ve been “had,”
That is,
Sadly, forgotten by their Pied Piper,
Replete with his famous Trademark Attributes:
Thin-skin,
Clay-feet,
Twitter-thumbs and
A shrill-accusatory voice.
The Pied Piper, as new-style politician, is also mired in some other
key controversies with his family that are worth mentioning.
Since coming to Washington, DC and ascending to the White House
on January 20, 2017:
The Pied Piper and his family have viewed the nation’s capital and
the people’s house as,
“Luscious Juicy Plums—Ripe for the Picking!”
And, the Pied Piper’s various plans and actions since his ascension
to the presidency are certainly not done necessarily in favor of the
American people—if at all!
Characteristically, he enjoys playing to people’s “Fears,” rather
than taking the higher road that any good leader would do, by
appealing to the “Better Angels of Their Nature.” For sure, an
Abraham Lincoln, he’s not, nor shall he ever be!
Indeed, the Piped Piper has done some very naughty things,
among others, already to his credit and ignominy:
His poorly-conceived and implemented Muslim travel ban.
Playing “Chicken” with the U.S. Congress on the state and
quality of American healthcare.
Using the White House as his own personal ATM machine.
Becoming the “Patron Saint of Nepotism” with the inclusion
of select family members on his staff. (What’s wrong with a
little nepotism, eh?)
Engulfed in multiple business conflicts of interest, both foreign
and domestic.
Revelations of potential collusion with Russia and Russian
surrogates to interfere with the 2016 presidential election.
Blatant violations of the Emoluments Clause of the U.S.
Constitution.
And he’s just now quashed executive branch protection of the
DACA Dreamer Immigrant Program.
All these very naughty things are: tragic, thoughtless, sad, stupid,
and grossly reprehensible!
With all this, I now rest my case!
Yet, I would like to encourage everyone to reflect for a
critical moment on “The Fragile Nature of Democracy.”
“Democracy,” itself, has been viewed and likened to:
“That Most Precious Fabergé Egg.”
We all must devoutly cherish this most precious Fabergé Egg
called “Democracy.”
And protect it always from the unscrupulous actions of the
Pied Pipers of the World!
For us to do otherwise—would be unforgivable!
Need I say more?
Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved
September 7, 2017 (Political Verse)
Copyright © Gary Bateman | Year Posted 2017
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