We now live in
Putin’s America.
Thanks to all of you
who voted
for Trump/Vance
and every republican
in every state house
in every political position.
I could not feel more derision
for you and what you do
every day you stay
silent,
unapologetic,
absolutely pathetic.
A country I thought you loved
more than you hated
women and people of color,
the disabled, war veterans,
children and the elderly,
homosexual and transgendered.
I underestimated your greed.
I underestimated your need
to make yourself
feel better than someone,
than anyone,
else.
I lost your pulse.
My bad!
And, I know you blame me,
and every liberal,
compassionate,
forward thinking
person you see.
So, you bend the knee
and deny democracy
its rightful place
in American History.
Our loss is Putin’s gain.
Your patriotism
has always been feigned.
Mine, yet remains.
My country may not.
annarino writes 