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Impunity in Power!

In today’s shocking miscarriage of justice, Donald Trump, a criminal convicted on 34 charges, is acquitted of any punishment by Judge Merchan, just 10 days before his return to the White House. This decision marks a scandalous blow to the integrity of the US legal system, highlighting the stark divide between the powerful and the powerless. Despite the overwhelming evidence and the jury’s verdict, Trump walks away unpunished, his actions seemingly above the law, infallible like the Pope. Justice has been bent to wealth and influence, leaving a system that no longer holds even the most powerful accountable.

A felon president walks free, unscarred,
Thirty-four charges, yet none will guard.
A jury’s verdict, given clear,
But Judge Merchan’s decision? Shameful here.

 

A monster dressed in power’s guise,
Whose hands are stained, whose conscience lies.
The law is broken, torn apart,
Injustice reigns, a poisoned heart.

 

A man who scorns, with no remorse,
And still ascends to claim his course.
How does the wealthy, with their might,
Waltz past the truth, and win the fight?

 

No prison, no fine, no bitter blow,
For crimes that shake the world below.
The weak stand watch, their voices lost,
As justice crumbles, at what cost?

 

A future torn, a nation torn,
With laws defiled, and hope forsworn.
The president, guilty as he is,
Shall sit above, without a quiz.

 

Rich against poor, with no defense,
This tale of greed, a dark pretense.
In just ten days, this monster's crowned,
While justice falters, lost, unbound.

 

How can we stand, and simply wait,
For a criminal to seal our fate?
The truth laid bare, yet it is scorned,
A nation bruised, betrayed, and mourned.

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Comments

Rolph David

Sun 12th Jan 2025 12:48

Hello Stephen,
Thank you so much once again. I appreciate your kind words about the poem. You’re absolutely right—Trump remains a criminal and is still subject to civil liability, yet the response in November 2024 showed a troubling disregard for these facts. It’s something I wanted to highlight, and I’m glad you picked up on that aspect. The indifference many seem to have towards his past actions is deeply concerning, and it’s something we can’t ignore. Thanks again for your thoughtful reflection.

Rolph David

Sun 12th Jan 2025 12:44

Hello Flyntland,
Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I'm glad you especially found the line "A nation bruised, betrayed, and mourned" impactful. It’s exactly what I hoped to convey—the deep sadness of a nation losing its way. Your interpretation resonates with me: a nation gradually falling under the control of a narcissistic bully and his chosen followers. The world is indeed in turmoil, and optimism alone won't change that. Your insights really capture the gravity of this moment, and I appreciate you sharing them.

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Flyntland

Sat 11th Jan 2025 12:51

I particularly like

"A nation bruised, betrayed, and mourned"

Eloquent - to the point - but above all immensely sad.

For me, your poem describes a freedom-loving nation that is seduced into becoming the total opposite.
By the time they have realized it, they will be governed by a narcissistic bully who has handpicked henchmen in his own image.
I think the world is going through a major upheaval, Optimistic platitudes will not help, right-mindedness is being challenged by an array of people who all have their own agendas.

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Stephen Gospage

Sat 11th Jan 2025 09:25

Elegantly written, Rolph. He is still a criminal (and subject to civil liability for rape) but the majority seemed not to care in November 2024. Deeply troubling, as you imply.

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