Nothing Embarrasses This Man

Donald Trump once again revealed his disregard for diplomacy — this time by confronting 
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with a baseless claim of “genocide” against white 
farmers. One of his so-called pieces of evidence turned out to be a misused image from the 
Congo, not South Africa, a proof for Trump’s deficit in education. This poem delivers a sharp, 
unsparing critique of Trump’s narcissism, ignorance, and the global cowardice that continues 
to legitimise him. A damning poetic indictment of power without accountability.

Donald Trump (vs) Cyril Ramaphosa - YouTube

He greets with lies, not handshakes made,
hosts guests with rigged display.
Ramaphosa, like Zelenskyy,
was baited in this play.

Instead of words on trade or peace,
he slaps down twisted screens,
declares a “genocide” with flair
through doctored video scenes.

Not South Africa — the Congo,
his "proof" from foreign ground.
A funeral clip, rebranded bold,
to make his madness sound.

He didn’t flinch when facts struck back,
no shame, no second thought.
A smug parade of ignorance,
deceit is all he brought.

It isn’t gaffe, it's not mistake —
it’s willful, dumb, and proud.
He bathes within delusion's tank
and brays before the crowd.

Diplomacy? He’s never met it.
His knowledge rides the train
beneath the earth, six stations down —
he governs with disdain.

He mocks, he scoffs, he struts around,
a peacock draped in mud,
who thinks the world must kiss his ring
while standing in the crud.

Ramaphosa stood composed,
his silence made things clear.
Zelenskyy saw the circus too —
how long must we stay near?

No leader should endure this clown,
no handshake should be lent.
Yet nations grovel, bow, and smile,
afraid of what he’ll vent.

Ignore him. Starve his ego dry.
Don’t join his freak parade.
No throne should seat a man like this —
a fraud so proudly made.

He out-blunders all those before,
his vanity unmasked.
What’s left to say, when dignity
is something never asked?
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Comments

Rolph David

Sun 25th May 2025 12:01

I’m really grateful to Nigel, Red, Keshner, hugh, Uilleam, Stephen, Reggie’s Ghost, and Yanma for liking Nothing Embarrasses This Man. Your support keeps the fire alive and means more than words can say. Thanks for standing with the poem.

—Rolph

Rolph David

Sun 25th May 2025 11:57

Thank you Uilleam for your comment and for highlighting the troubling media coverage. It’s disheartening but unsurprising how deeply the narrative is twisted and weaponised. Your point about the persistence of such poisonous rhetoric in the UK media is an important reminder of the broader context that allows figures like this to thrive.

Stephen,
Thank you for your sharp observations and kind words. I’m glad the poem captured the absurdity and recklessness of that moment. The image of Trump in "delusion’s tank" feels sadly fitting. And yes, the way he reacted differently to various figures only adds to the spectacle—and the tragedy. I completely agree: world leaders enabling this kind of behaviour only prolong the damage.

I appreciate both of you taking the time to read and reflect on the poem.

—Rolph

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Stephen Gospage

Sat 24th May 2025 09:27

Thank you, Rolph. I think your poem perfectly conveys Trump's total lack of shame. I like 'delusion's tank' and 'freak parade' (we know who the freaks are!) as illustrations of his mendacity. It was also noticeable that while he interrupted Ramaphosa, he sat in apparent awe when the white golfers in the SA delegation spoke.

I agree with your concluding verses: world leaders should not go on indulging this moron and volunteering for his bear pit. Isolation may be the one thing he fears.....

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Fri 23rd May 2025 17:31

I've seen this story, Rolph.
But there's nothing unsurprising about the way those lies were covered in the UK.
The poison - spreading, race-baiting Toryrag was up to its usual standard, mendacity oozing from every line.

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