taking the podium &

patting the eyes whilst

whimpering,

the genuine feeling in the air,

which might naturally come from the

massing of individuals together,

gets sucked right out

like a massive vacuum has come upon the

scene to do the bidding of this

lying

vulture.

but we at home

seeing the charlatan on the screens

hold our hands crossed on our torso

from the top of each shoulder,

hugging ourselves alone in our domiciles,

hoping that whatever sadness this

“elected official” reveals,

will be overcome ASAP,

for

we can feel their pain…

we understand…

yes, yes, yes,

because

“they are people too,

when it all comes down to it”---

right?