by Rolph David
In a grotesque display of ego and irreverence, Donald Trump crowned himself a mock pope
on his own media platform, Truth Social—just days after solemnly attending a funeral in Rome.
This biting sonnet lays bare the vulgarity of spectacle overpowering sanctity, turning mourning
into meme and the Eternal City into a stage for narcissism.
When fools parade in robes they’ve never e...
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Saturday 3rd May 2025 9:29 am
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by Andrea Lee
Gospel
I listened to your every word, as if we were sitting in the pew on Sunday.
Worshipped your word and your advice as if you were preaching the gospel.
Then I grew up and realized the faith you were preaching was all bullshit.
You left me and took your blasphemy with you.
You left me a sinner, with no gospel to believe in.
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