What’s Important
by flammeusgladius
What’s Important
A plane shot down. Obama, though, remains
Focused on what’s important to the nation
And to the world. He’s fixed his brilliant brains
On raising funds for Democrats whose station
Is just a little shaky. Brief oration—
Well, maybe forty seconds – on the grave
Tragedy. Must steer clear of indignation.
Now on to stand-up comedy. Great save!
To unforeseen events he doesn’t cave.
He must remake America – and shall.
If Dutchmen end up slaughtered, he won’t rave
As Ronald Reagan might have. Be a pal:
Acknowledge that our leader’s voice rings loud—
A shout-out to the Bidens in the crowd.
–Tom Riley