Yesterday.
Arrogance on display.
Two-faced classless intimidation
legitimated through
American democracy.
Sheer disrespect for vulnerability
Was yesterday Good Friday
in oval hall
of uneven power play?
mishappen asymmetry
twin bully blows
patterned after reality shows.
Beggar left with all he came
uncompromised human dignity
unpretentious
unclothed in western garb
unschooled in British gentility
winsome diplomacy
tinge of hypocrisy
thanks for creating opportunity
of crisis urgency
to usher in Trumpian peace
and highlight Putin
of midnight light.
Peace sine justice
No fight to win
when Zelensky gives in
no cards to play
as if human life
were Trump’s to save
as in Gaza graves
investors could traffic
rare earth tinged
with human blood
sweat and tears
and fear of hellish knight
Pauper left with no less than he brought
rich minerals deal those bullies sought
possessions Putin would co-opt
from Ukraine
or wherever Trump directs
Canada or Panama
to displace China
at best screw Europe
to unscrew America’s top
and make Russia great again