River of Lies

A river of lies flows from the White House.

Watch as the river widens each day.

Watch as it gains speed and momentum

And all credibility flows away.

The reasons for firing James Comey,

FBI Director, are scattered:

Because of Comey's treatment of Clinton's

Emails? Really, as if that mattered.

Then it was a DoJ

Suggestion that Trump was acting upon,

Adding another story to the

Great pretense phenomenon.

Next in an interview,

Trump sang another song--

That he had really wanted to fire

James Comey all along.

A man whom Trump had praised in the past

Was simply a "showboat," a "grandstander,"

Who'd lost control of the FBI.

Watch the river of lies meander.

We have heard a different story

Having to do with loyalty--

That Comey was fired because he wouldn't

Bow down before the royalty.

Just mention "Putin," "Russia," "hacking,"

"Collusion," and yes, "investigation,"

And the "You're fired!" president

Acts out of desperation.

Has Trump considered telling the truth?

He and his team should give it a try.

If they are going to make up stories,

At least they ought to stick to one lie.

(5-12-17) by Bob B