http://slow.writerscafe.org/teacherbo The original writings of author Bob B en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776003361 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Donald Trump and Pete HegsethHave been throwing hissy fits.Sadly, their childish tantrums makeBoth of them look like a couple of twits. Petey was mad at photographersAt Pentagon briefings, for he didn't likePhotos that they had posted of him,And so he told them to take a hike. Donny is mad.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3129676/ Folks have lost their health insurance;Prices keep rising higher and higher.And yet Trump started a war with Iran--Trump, the nation's number one liar. We can't afford to help our people,Whose struggles we should not ignore.But we can afford a billion dollarsA day to fight Trump's senseless war.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3129064/ Tell me: What's more dangerous thanA malignant narcissist? Do you know?Well, a malignant narcissistWho has dementia. There you go. Even more dangerous than thatIs a malignant narcissistWho's demented and runs a countryAnd runs it with an iron fist. Also concerning are members of CongressWh.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3128788/ (This poem can be sung to the tune of the 1922 song "Toot, Toot, Tootsie, Good-bye.") Good-bye, Kristi,° good-bye!You've been ousted. Oh, my!Please don't forget your blankie;We learned that when you do not have it you get cranky.Just imagine the strain:No more luxury plane.Protesters whoKno.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3128646/ A lying, bullying warmongerIs what Trump is, without a doubt.His strategies and motivationsAre not hard to figure out. Netanyahu, the Saudi prince,And Fox News--I'm not kidding--Seem to be the ones who haveEncouraged Trump to do their bidding. Thanks to them, we're bombing Iran.However, th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3128452/ Trump's State of the Union AddressWas NOT a State of the Union Address.It was a campaign rally indeed--Full of lies and a total mess. He announced that he was declaringWar on fraud. Ooh, such gall.That's ironic coming from him,For HE'S the biggest fraudster of all! Look at his cryptocurren.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3128030/ Let's not get too uppityAnd think that humankindIs evolution's final goal.And also bear in mind That living things continue toEvolve at different rates--A process that naturalSelection orchestrates. It's strange how we all started out--And plants evolved as well--A few billion years agoAs .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3127937/ Americans, have you forgotten aboutAll the struggles going on in UkraineBecause of Putin's full-scale invasion--His bloody military campaign Facing Russia's relentless attacks,Cities and towns are being battered.Many of them have been destroyed.Ukrainian lives are being shattered. Millions.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3126828/ Okay, let's call it what it is:Trump is a racist through and through.And I'll defy whoever triesTo tell me that it isn't true. Watch the man. Listen to him.Look at the creeps on his admin team.Watch how they have blatantlyMade racism go mainstream. Trump and his administrationThumb their n.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3126142/ Damn! Doesn't Trump know how disgusting he is?Damn! No one's face is less appealing than his.Damn! He's the type who drives a person to swear.Damn! And if people say that's wrong, I don't care.How that man could be electedWith the lies that he's perfected!Damn! There is no denyingHow much he has swi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3125940/ Black History Month beginsOn February 1 each year.But Trump and his cronies are working hardTo make Black history disappear. Our African AmericanHistory Museum,° you see,Is too "divisive" according to Trump,And we cannot allow that to be. Our history must be whitewashedIn order to prot.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3125664/ White House aide Stephen MillerIs writing posts that leave one aghast,Echoing what wealthy, whiteEnslavers said in America's past. Miller implies that a U.S.-imported"Labor class" deserves few rights,Especially if that "labor class"Is one consisting of many non-whites. Full political right.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3125502/ First, with vicious rhetoricAnd hateful appetites,They came after trans peopleAnd took away their rights. Then they came after many folksWho didn't support "the man,"But still worked hard for the government.They were given the can. With a heartless lack of compassionAnd racist talk to boot.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3125440/ A nurse--Alex Pretti--was killedBy federal agents, and folks ask whySomeone who was in no wayA threat to agents had to die. Why are agents on our streetsRoughing up people and spreading fear?To satisfy the whims of a cruelPresident whose end is near? For we can see the man at the helmDeter.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3125056/ They call us domestic terrorists--Those of us standing firm,Defending our rights and freedoms while theyWant to see us squirm. Who are they? The Trump regimeAnd his supporters who feelThat might makes right--that despotismHas a certain appeal. Dictators are needed at times,Trump has even s.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3124873/ When Trump gave his speech in Davos,°From what we can tell,It is rather obvious thatThe man isn't well. Although his press secretaryWill rush to his defense,His rambling speeches have gotten worseAnd seldom make much sense. To find much truth in what he says,One would be hard-pressed.H.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3124637/ Trump will not rest until he is awardedThe Nobel Peace Prize that is HIS very own.The reasons he doesn't deserve it, however,Are many, and they are explicitly known. He lives in an alternate reality--An alternate universe devoid of facts.He does not consider that he should be heldAccountable fo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3124447/ To the person who loves Donald Trump'sDictatorial power grab--As he so shamelessly continuesTo pick at wounded democracy's scab-- Who loves how Trump and his admin teamGaslight the public with constant liesTo make people question whatThey're seeing with their very own eyes; Who does not mi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3124251/ Trump is a pedophileprotector. However, if you callhim out,You will get themiddle finger,For THAT'S what heis all about. He’s been giving allof usThe middle fingerevery day--Figuratively, ofcourse, but thatIs what his wordsand actions convey.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3124193/ (This poem can be sung to the melody of Neil Young’s 1970 song “Ohio.”) A death in Minnesota.Our country's feeling pain.ICE has to meet its quota.This has become insane. Why are they doing this?What are they trying to prove?That they can push us all around?It seems that t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3123446/ A woman, Renee Nicole Good,Thirty-seven years of age,Was shot in the head by an ICE agent--Another death that's causing rage. At the scene of an ICE invasion,Good--a mother, a writer, a wife--Was accused of threateningAn agent when he took her life. Videos show that that wasn't true.ICE ag.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3123359/ Five years ago thisweekTrump incited adeadly riot.Many who condemnedhim then--What asurprise!--now are quiet. In fact, they'residing with White House lies,For Trump'sadministration claimsThat the January 6Rioters hadpraiseworthy aims-- .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3123257/ Ever since we humans were ableTo carry on a healthy debate,Folks have disagreed aboutEach individual's ultimate fate. Will death be, as Socrates put it,Ultimately, a dreamless sleep--One from which we never awake,But also one that's painless and deep? Or will we be transported somewhereTo .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3122786/ My New Year's wish for '26--Or wishes, I should say--Could reflect the style ofA painting by Monet. May dabs of color representThe peace so badly needed,So in all countries, ruling tyrants'Efforts are impeded. May blended colors of Congress suggestFluidity, not linesDividing us, and may th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3122595/ Just when we thought we were safe, guess what:We are under attack.Conspiracy theorist RFK Jr.Is bringing measles back. The secretary of health, who hasA dubious reputation,Is sadly filling people's mindsWith lies and misinformation. Because of him, people will dieAnd deadly diseases will s.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3122191/ Donald Trump is a murderer--A murderer on a killing spree--Look at all the extrajudicialKillings of people in boats at sea. He claims that narcotraffickersAre on the boats. Let's cut to the chase:Then stop them, confiscate the cargo,And try and convict them if that's the case. But no, he's.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3120421/ As Trump's approval ratings plummet,He is up to his age-old actions.That means he's continuallyBombarding us with major distractions: Blasting affordability,He says that it's a con job--a sham.It's obvious when people are hurting,He just doesn't give a damn. He stays awake at night and pos.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3120116/ (This poem can be sung to the melody of Meredith Willson's "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.") It's beginning to look a lot like RussiaAll across this land.There's a president who's uncouth,Who cannot tell the truth.And everywhere more books are being banned. It's beginning to .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3119916/ The rich get richer as costs keep rising.It's clear what's happening here:Power, control, grift and greedRule the MAGAsphere. The U.S.-backed plans of peaceFor Russia and Ukraine,Focus heavily on majorBusiness leaders' gain. Those who benefit--and thisShould come as no surprise--Are busine.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3119815/ To all servicemembers out there,This is just alittle reminderOf something that Iknow you'll findIn your militarybinder: You are neverobligatedTo follow illegalorders. No way!Legal orders, yes,of course,Those are ones youmust obey. But.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3119299/ Trump looks so ridiculousWhen he now pretendsThat he and Jeffrey Epstein weren'tAt one time such good friends. Surely he must realizeThe message that it sendsWhen he covers up the factThat they were really friends. The information we have gatheredUp to this point lendsCredence to the fact .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3101696/ Have you committed a federal crimeOr maybe even a few?There's no need to worry at all,For Trump will pardon you. Did you storm the CapitolAnd beat up officers, too?Were you convicted of crimes? You knowThat Trump has pardoned you. Election results of 2020.Tell me: Is it true?Were you convi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3091486/ The gods of hilaritymust be having fun.Beware of any deadlyroll or bun,For you know manythings can be amissWhen subs can put anend to daily bliss.A man, Sean Dunn,insists the DOJ,Is dangerous andshould be put away. What did he do? Oh,horror to behold!.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/3056512/ Recent election results indicateThat people are tired of Donald Trump.All across the country we sawThat Trumplicans got a kick in the rump. People are tired of all the liesMade up daily and often repeated,Tired of tariffs and rising prices,Tired of seeing people mistreated, Tired of extraj.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/2993169/ Mike Johnson,° do you likeBeing Trump's dummy, for you persistIn letting him manipulate you?He's not a subtle ventriloquist. How he takes control of your mouth!There is really no denyingThat you say what he wants you toAnd have become so good at lying. For causing dysfunction and passi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/2964857/ Have you heard of Pegasus?°I mean the spyware, not the horse.For Trump's assault on our privacy,It is merely a matter of course. It's a sophisticated toolUsed for surveillance. Unlike drones,It is used to spy on peopleSimply by hacking into their phones. Without your being aware of it,.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/2964557/ Trump and fellow RepublicansAre spreading lies to get their wayAnd not funding programs that helpAmericans who are struggling today. They blame the Democrats for shuttingThe government down and hope they'll cave.Republicans, by cutting programs,Are only digging a giant grave. One of the pr.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/2964382/ Looking for a job?One that's really nice?Then step right up and join the teamSimply known as ICE. Got a record maybeThat's disqualifying?That's no problem. Just be goodAt bullying and lying. Cannot pass a drug test?Something's got you hooked?That's all right. We will letThat be overlooked... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/2964228/ The Rose Garden disappeared first;The East Wing has left us now.Say good-bye, auf Wiedersehen,Au revoir, adiós, and ciao. The king requires no approval.He can do whatever he chooses.As he demolishes history,He gets his way; America loses.Depite the fact that people are strugglingTo make .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/2964154/ After the recent protests, Trump--In typical Trumpian fashion--showedHow much he cares about the people.Another obnoxious episode. He posted a video of himself--Generated by AI--Sitting in a fighter jetAnd dropping feces from the sky. As people are marching down below,He is gleefully dropp.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/2963942/ Once again, millionsof usTook to the streets,undeterredBy threats andintimidation from TrumpWho didn't want ourvoices heard. ViolentinsurrectionistsAnd thugs andterrorists in the extreme--That's what we areto Donald TrumpAnd to his fawningadmin te.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/2963754/ During our current government shutdown,While Trump refuses to work out a dealWith Democrats to keep it running--And this is NOT made up; it's real-- He has given ArgentinaTwenty billion dollars! That's right.Twenty billion! He does that whileIgnoring American people's plight. Hey, farmers!.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/2963491/ Trumplicans are getting nervousAs opposition grows,And following Trump's orders asHe leads them by the nose, They are lashing out at thoseOf us who are robustAt gathering across this landTo demonstrate disgust With what the president is doingAnd how he is defyingOur democratic rights as he.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/2963409/ We have to make a major decision:Do we live in a bubble,Isolating ourselves becauseCaring is too much trouble? Or do we get involved in helpingPromote the common goodAnd feel some satisfaction knowingThat we have done what we could? Do we watch as people sufferAnd not give a damn,And if we.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/2963328/ Without a doubt the presidentWants us all to be afraid--A tactic used by autocrats.Come on, let's call a spade a spade. Creating chaos within our cities,He then sends in the militaryBecause he says that we're in dangerAnd falsely claims it's necessary. He claims that Democrats are evilAnd .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/2963062/ Our Founding Fathers were very clear:They didn't want a monarchy here.Been there, done that, and IT wasn't working.They could see the dangers lurking. And so our struggle for freedom becameA movement that ignited a flame--A flame that spread to other nationsAs they proclaimed their aspirations... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/2962896/ Stephen Miller° gave a warningAnd thinks we're shaking in our boots.Of course, making obnoxious threatsIs one of his major attributes. He said if we call Trump and his teamFascists, we will be arrested.This is coming from one of Trump's groupWho might be the most detested. Ironically, .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/2962418/ Jimmy Kimmel is back! Hurray!He never should have been suspended.But Trump's attempts to stifle anyCriticism hasn't ended. Trump seems to get great pleasureWatching Americans lose their jobsWhile HE gives tax breaks to the wealthyAnd fraternizes with the nobs. The man's so terribly insecur.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/2961791/ If Trump has a goal to be respected,It is very far out of reach,For he has disgusted the world again--This time with his U.N. speech. For someone to sound like a narcissist,He definitely takes the prize.His almost an hour-long speech becameA litany of bald-faced lies. Asked to speak only 1.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/2961519/ If someone builds amultimillion-dollarFortune teachingfolks to scorn and fearPeople who aredifferent from them,Is that person onewe should revere? And if that personuses racist languageThat whitesupremacists all love to useAnd ties himself toChristian n.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/teacherbo/2961291/