Pretend

(A song-monologue on the first

anniversary of an election)

 

"Pretend that you care

Even if you don't.

Say you'll come through,

Even if you won't.

Surround yourself

With lackeys who will kiss

Your billionaire a*s

Or else they'd be remiss.

 

"Pretend that you

Are richer than you are.

Keep on doing

What's gotten you this far.

Seek out help

From those who can provide

Ways to gather

Assets you can hide.

 

"Pretend religion

Means a lot to you.

Keep admirers

In your field of view.

They'll forgive you,

Even when you're rude.

They won't see

That they are being screwed.

 

"Pretend your knowledge

Of history is vast.

Tell people your

Skills are unsurpassed.

If you remain

Stubborn and opaque,

Your fans will not

See that you're a fake.

 

"Pretend that your country--

Ever since your youth--

Has meant more than money,

Though that's not the truth.

Divisiveness

Works like a charm.

Lying won't

Do any harm.

 

"Pretend you're loyal.

Loyalty is grand--

At least until

Inquiries expand.

If your cronies

Ever cause a fuss,

You can throw them

Under the bus.

 

"Pretend that you

Are stronger than you feel.

Just keep on

Polishing your spiel.

Continue to threaten

To silence the news.

You as the leader

Can do as you choose.

 

"Pretend…

Just pretend…

Just pretend."

 

(11-8-17) By Bob B

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

I agree with you. That's probably why I got depressed after reading this one.