The year started out with a kick in the **** With the inauguration of Donald Trump, Which was overshadowed one day later By the Women's March, which was many times greater. Trump continued tweeting--his words and actions Really amounting to nothing but major distractions. He kept certain targets within his sights: Immigration and LGBT rights. Oh, and health care, too. Let's not forget How many people and groups he has upset. The year saw an increasing acceleration Of the Mueller Russia/Trump investigation, Which Donald Trump has constantly tried to defuse By calling it a witch hunt and fake news.
Also as the new commander-in-chief he Gave us a brand new word to use: covfefe. Republicans who attacked their leader at first, Later showed their feelings had reversed-- Especially those who will benefit greatly From a horrible tax bill passed only lately. (Some think that Putin has some dirt on them. If that came out, wouldn't it be a gem?) This year we saw the repeal of net neutrality As we start to deal with a bleak reality. Don't forget the Trump trip to the Far East, Which ended up being a big flattery feast. Many fear our safety is more unsound As Trump and Kim Jong Un go round and round.
Trump boasts of how he's always hired The best people; but notice how many he's fired, Or how many have left his admin team! A shoddy reputation is hard to redeem. We've seen racism lift its ugly head, And not denouncing it, Trump instead Talked about fine people on each side! He is constantly taking us for a ride. Hurricanes in the South and in Puerto Rico Brought great devastation to our eco- System, and huge, destructive fires out West Pointed to issues that must be addressed. To show he's one of life's shining beacons, Trump threw paper towels to the Puerto Ricans.
But Trump and fans continue to deny Effects of climate change, and we know why. Over 300 mass shootings this yearΒ° Plagued our nation, but lobbyists persevere. We saw the fall of many well-known men For ****** misconduct, and once again We ask why some men feel they're above the law And wonder when they'll meet their last hurrah. This is only the tip of the iceberg, true-- Only some of the hell that we've gone through. A lot is happening in the world, but we, Instead of seeing the forest, see one tree. Let's NOT repeat this year to the letter; Let's hope that 2018 is much, much better.