by Dan Campion

“Trump Administration Live Updates: White House Changes Course and Will Demolish Entire East Wing”
—The New York Times

Despite his pledge to save the wing,
The White House boss changed course.
We truly cannot trust one thing
He says. He sits his horse

Tail forward, charges toward the rear,
Convinced he is advancing,
And tramples things we all hold dear
So rich pals can go prancing.

The East Wing was, and now it’s not:
A symbol of his reign.
He’s riding backward at a trot,
Broadcasting dung and pain.

His grooms and stable hands just shrug
And work their combs and brooms,
Imagining they’ll dance and hug
In gold-encrusted rooms.

But Cinderella is a myth,
This prince a mean buffoon.
Look out, dear servant, serf, blacksmith!
He’ll soon prick your balloon.