Unbleeped

The New York Times won’t print the word;
It’s bleeped on every station.
Yet somehow, now, the “leader”
Of this once-respected nation

Can read and post a message
There for everyone to catch,
With a F**K YOU and a B***ARD
Written out in ALL CAPS, natch.

What a shining fine example
For our kids and grands to follow!
Correcting their obscenities
Will come across as hollow.

Yet this is what we’re stuck with,
Every awful trait unfurled.
It’s no wonder we are mocked
In every corner of the world.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Messina Avatar
April 7, 2026 at 12:50 AM
....and people actually think he is the best president we ever had. (SMH) I'm with you, Irene...he's a bad example for our kids/grands.
Rolland Avatar
April 6, 2026 at 6:21 PM
always surprising is New York, bad or good, great poem have a nice day
Allison Avatar
April 6, 2026 at 3:15 PM
its shocking indeed Ilene, I read the Potus isn't averse to a few expletives and was appalled - he is totally despicable and a poor example of a human being. May god help America and the rest of the world! hugs Jan x
Cunningham Avatar
April 6, 2026 at 3:12 PM
A great example of how not to set an example. shocking Ilene. Tom
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