The following poem is based on the inaugural speech delivered by Donald Trump in 2017. I wrote it with the intent to write more, but the ongoing administration was so depressing that I couldn’t create poetry from it more fitting than this. The riot at the capitol on 1/6/2021 is a fulfillment of the ideals pushed by his administration.
I, the citizen of America,
now joined in a great
national effort to rebuild
My country
to restore its promise
for all
My people.
Together,
we determine the course
of America and the world
for many, many years
to come.
Every four years,
we gather on these steps to carry out
the orderly and peaceful transfer of power,
and we are grateful
for this transition.
Today’s ceremony
has very special meaning.
Because today we are not merely
transferring power from one
administration to another, or from one
party to another – but we are transferring power
from Washington, D.C. and giving it back to
Me, the People.
For too long, a small group in
our nation’s Capital has reaped
the rewards of government
while Me, the People have borne
the cost.
Washington flourished –
but I did not share in its wealth.
Politicians prospered –
The establishment
protected itself,
but not the citizen
of our country.
Their victories have not been
My victories;
their triumphs have not been
My triumphs;
and while they celebrated
in our nation’s Capital,
there was little to celebrate
for my family
That all changes –
starting right here,
right now,
because this moment
is my moment:
it belongs to Me, the People.
This is my day. This is my celebration.
And this, the United States of America, is my country.
What truly matters is not
which party controls our government, but
whether our government is controlled by Me, the People.
January 20, 2017, will be remembered
as the day Me, the People became the ruler
of this nation
Everyone is listening
to me now.
At the center of this movement
is a crucial conviction:
that a nation exists to serve
its citizen.
I am one nation –
My pain is our pain.
My dreams are our dreams;
Your success will be my success.
We share one heart, one home, and one glorious
destiny.
The oath of office I take
today is an oath of allegiance to
all American.
Me, The People,
assembled here today,
are issuing a new decree
to be heard in every city,
in every foreign capital,
in every hall of power.
From this day forward,
a new vision will govern
My land.
From this moment on,
it’s going to be
only American First.
American First.
Every decision
American First.
on trade,
American First.
on taxes,
American First.
on immigration,
American First.
on foreign affairs,
American First.
I must protect my borders
from the ravages
of other countries
Protection
will lead to great
prosperity and strength.
I will fight
for Me, the People
with every breath –
I will never,
ever
let Me, the People, down.
America
will start
winning
again,
winning
like never before.
We will bring back
My jobs.
We will bring back
My borders.
We will bring back
My wealth.
We will bring back
My dreams.
I do not seek to impose
My way of life on anyone,
but rather to let it shine
as an example —
I will shine —
for everyone to follow.
At the bedrock of our
politics will be a total allegiance
to the United States of America,
and through loyalty
to my country,
You will rediscover loyalty
When you open your heart
to patriotism,
there is no room
for prejudice against Me, the People.
We must all speak
My mind openly.
There should be no fear –
I am protected, and I
will always be protected.
I will be protected by the great men
and women
of our military and law enforcement;
I will be protected by God.
Finally, I must think big,
dream even bigger.
Do not allow anyone
to tell you it cannot be done.
No challenge
can match the heart
and fight
and spirit
of Me, the People.
My voice,
my hopes,
my dreams,
will define
our American destiny.
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