Allegory? No, Alighieri

Soon a new President will be sworn in 

It's self-evident, time for a warnin'

Our nation faces four years of hell

Led by a man mentally unwell 

 

Since this is unfortunately the case 

Since this is the future we face 

Should do something, I think we oughta

Post signs around the entire border 

 

They should say these words loud and clear 

'Abandon all hope, ye who enter here'

It's exactly what we need and want, hey

Wasn't my idea, thank you Dante

 

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I like this, but I think the

I like this, but I think the last line could be revised to be more respectfu of Dante---that great tower of Poetry beside whom we in this era are puny indeed.


Coerulescent

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Thank you for your comment..

Thank you for your comment. Upon reflection, you're absolutely right. I've changed the final lines as you see. Dante deserves the credit, don't he? Hope you are feeling well these days. You're a stalwart on this site and hope you remain one for a long time. Take care.