Adding Fuel to the Fire

 

Social unrest continues to grow.

Demonstrators demand reform.

And speaking out against police

Brutality is becoming the norm.

 

But in the fiery clash of ideas,

Occasionally, violence ensues.

Instead of watching the peaceful protests,

We see the violent scenes on the news.

 

And Trump continues to make false claims.

Instead of helping, he fans the flames.

 

Counter protesters bring their guns

To meet their opponents--face to face--

Ignoring what is the bottom line:

That guns at protests have no place.

 

"This will be Biden's America!"

The president threatens in speeches and tweets.

No, Mr. Trump, this is YOUR

America: chaos on city streets.

 

And Trump's comments cause frustration,

Exacerbating the situation.

 

Trump and his aides respond to the chaos

By trying to stoke the people's fears.

They say the more violence, the better

Trump's chances of winning four more years.

 

Instead of seeking a unifying

Response, the president scarily

Makes us wonder how many more

Will die unnecessarily?

 

The situation grows more dire

As Trump keeps adding fuel to the fire.

 

-by Bob B (9-1-20)