L Milton Hankins Poet Couplet

The Prophet

In a dream the Almighty said, “You have a gift – go and prophesy.” 
Like the celebrated prophets of long ago, I thought, “Oh gee, oh my!” 

Political messages came fast and furious over the next few days 
So, I wrote them down in spiral notebooks, sometimes in a haze. 

They covered many serious topics, others somewhat willy-nilly, 
Some came across to me as, indeed, absurd and rather silly! 

Many Republicans will hurriedly leave the Grand Ol’ Party 
Democrats and Independents will become hale and hearty. 

Presidential hopefuls headquartered throughout 
Will be greatly hindered by Donald’s unruly mouth. 

A bestselling “tell-all” book revealing a foreign policy blunder 
Will severely diminish the U. S. State Department’s thunder. 

A United States Senator who is exposed for his many affairs 
Will be pardoned after shedding copious tears...and prayers. 

Future Americans will look elsewhere for political leaders 
Away from Washington’s experienced grifters and cheaters. 

My hurriedly jotted lists goes on and on, in Ad Infinitum, 
Most of you will read them and say, “Oh, ho-hum. So dumb!”

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David Kavanagh February 25, 2021 at 12:47 PM Not so dumb as commonsensical, Milton but will anyone listen, probably, but heed, now that’s another matter, enjoyable read, cheers David L Milton Hankins February 25, 2021 at 1:05 PM Thanks, David. Even I am wondering how many of the predictions will come true! Thanks for reading and commenting. Incidentally, this started out as a satire on the "so-called" modern day prophets who are closely allied with QANON.