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Porcine of the times when rooting...

for Chief Wiggum pound for pound makes no pence
without sense and sensibility with pride and prejudice.

"Pork Barrel" trumpeted as nothing
but a Hail Mary videlicet
just another name for the swine
hoof flew ultra and nouveau riche
(courtesy Bombardier Global 8000
to Board of Peace:
Trump's new private club),
and celebrated with the
jumping frog of Calaveras County
clinking glasses of blood red wine
boisterously proclaiming Zion
to trump parlay viewing
concessions to the Palestinians
instead envisioning turning Gaza
into a "Riviera of the Middle East"
under United States ownership
while removing the current population.

L’chaim (pronounced luh-KHAY-im)
a Hebrew phrase meaning "to life"
despite the noticeable absence
of Semitic people, or any other
dense creed showcasing
the antithesis of
diversity, equity and inclusion
where drunken cause célèbre
punctuated with devout
concessions to MAGA.

Only by special gold plated invitation engraved with name of guest and subsequently hand delivered courtesy cloned likenesses of those founding fathers (and little known mothers), an enclosed, embossed and elaborated treasured 2026 Sesquicentennial minted limited edition numismatic forged (in the valley of love and delight) Coin & hand wrought Metals programmed medallions bespeaking videlicet artificially intelligent animated smart devices that came alive to the sound of music revering, honoring, and dedicating present day fire-starters and torch bearers of land of the free and home of the brave or land of the brave and home of the free Colonial rebels in America, primarily known as Patriots, were 18th-century North American colonists who rejected British authority, protesting taxes and policies levied without representation, which individuals, also called Whigs or Revolutionaries, mobilized against the British Crown, culminating in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783) to establish an independent sovereign nation specially celebrating.

Once the solemnity
of occasion properly addressed,
(no matters hecklers
and protesters shouted from afar
(present day common synonyms
for rabble-rouser include
agitator, firebrand, demagogue,
troublemaker, and instigator,
said terms refer to someone
who stirs up the emotions,
passions, or political feelings
of a madding crowd,
often causing sought after
chaos or insurrection to
oppose against horrifying police state,
whereat other closely related terms
include provocateur, incendiary,
stirrer, and revolutionary.

With reckless abandon
the don runs amuck
like a swashbuckling, strutting
and squawking imp
of the pervert he doth cluck
he gives no heed
and ruthlessly lets
the effe bombs fall
where they may,
cause his vandalistic, pugilistic,
nepotistic, narcissistic, nationalistic,
misogynistic, militaristic,
masochistic, imperialistic, hedonistic,
fatalistic, fascistic, deterministic,
cannibalistic, antagonistic and absolutistic
attitude verbal language
bespeaks what the f*ck
to constitutional democratic norms
ought to be deported, iced, outrigged
and vandalized with ill-luck.

All manner of buck naked bacchanalia (with outsize images and icons regarding one of the most recognizable Satanism symbols, the pentagram appears prominently on both the forehead of the Baphomet and on the throne behind it. Often depicted as inverted, the pentagram is a symbol of Satanic thought, representing a rejection of conventional religious norms vis a vis Jeffrey Epstein - and even a garish physical likeness - doppelganger of said sex god) plus preliminary initiation rites (for new members) the day with a pig roast courtesy the Chicago-area man who donated (or allegedly surrendered) his emotional support pig, Chief Wiggum, otherwise known as Kenneth William Mayle. Mayle, a Chicago resident and self-described Satanist, acquired the Guinea hog as a piglet in March 2016 to help manage bipolar disorder, according to court documents. The Surrender: In 2018, due to "temporary housing difficulties" and city restrictions against keeping pigs within Chicago city limits, Mayle placed Chief Wiggum at Chubby Goat Acres, a sanctuary in Schoolcraft, Michigan.  The Dispute: While the sanctuary considers the pig a surrendered, permanent resident, Mayle argues it was an "oral boarding agreement" and sued in 2026 to regain custody of the 330-pound animal.  Previous History: Mayle is known for prior legal battles, including a 2018 lawsuit against the City of Chicago to allow his emotional support pig in public spaces. As of early 2026, Mayle was representing himself in a federal lawsuit to retrieve the pig.

Meanwhile yours truly hit upon the whim
tries his utmost to conclude poetic endeavor
utilizing words alluding to synonym
and decries how Goliath like being
voted into role as commander in chief
ranked on par with a nephthalim,
not explicitly called a Nephilim
in the Bible, but he closely linkedin
and associated with them through his lineage
abandoning, applauding, awarding
commanding, crusading
and goading acolytes to emulate him.

Now a national catastrophe
jeopardizing the land of the free
and home of the brave
severely compromises courtesy idée fixe
whereby prophesies ruination
the irrevocable detritus
scattered across where
crestfallen slavers for Democracy lay
courtesy to nasty, short
and brutal men like...Simon Legree
(think Uncle Tom's Cabin
authoress Harriet Beecher Stowe)
(1811–1896), an American abolitionist
and author, who wrote
the influential anti-slavery novel
President Abraham Lincoln
reportedly greeted her by saying,
"So you're the little woman
who wrote the book
that made this great war"
figurative triggering manumission
of oh so progressive and outré
notion persons stolen
from African civilization prithee re:
guarded as a unwittingly
opened Pandora's box
according to Greek mythology,
Pandora’s box (originally a pithos or jar)
contained all the evils, miseries,
and misfortunes of humanity—
such as disease, toil, sorrow,
old age, envy, and hunger,
that when opened, these "demons"
or spirits flew out, leaving only Hope
(Elpis) trapped inside
after Pandora managed to close the lid.

About This Poem

Last Few Words: i subscribe to The Week, and at the very back page one can enter a challenging writing contest whereby a contestant crafts a caption in regard to a blurb using at most seven letters, and of late yours truly utilized that blurb to craft a poem.

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Direction: What did you think of my title?
How was my language use?
What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
How does this theme appeal to you?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?
Is the internal logic consistent?

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

About the Author

Region, Country: PA, USA

Favorite Poets: Robert Burns, Charles Dickens, Robert Frost, Matthew Scott Harris, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Sylvia Plath, Gary Snyder, Henry David Thoreau, Walt Whitman

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The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet’s AI:

This poem ambitiously weaves together a dense tapestry of political satire, historical allusion, and cultural critique, employing a rich and sometimes baroque vocabulary. The thematic scope is broad, touching on contemporary political figures, historical revolutions, social injustices, and mythological symbolism. This breadth, while impressive, also presents challenges in maintaining clarity and cohesion.

Strengths: - The poem’s intertextuality—linking figures like Chief Wiggum, Trump, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and mythological references such as Pandora’s box—creates a layered texture that invites deep reading. - The use of alliteration and rhythmic devices (e.g., “pugilistic, nepotistic, narcissistic, nationalistic”) effectively conveys a sense of relentless critique and escalating intensity. - The integration of legal and historical details (e.g., the saga of the emotional support pig) grounds the poem’s satire in real-world events, enhancing its immediacy.

Areas for Improvement: 1. **Structural Clarity and Pacing:** The poem’s length and density can overwhelm the reader. Consider breaking it into more distinct stanzas or sections with clearer thematic or tonal shifts. This would help readers navigate the complex ideas without losing engagement.

2. **Focus and Economy:** Some passages, such as the extended enumeration of adjectives or the detailed recounting of the pig’s legal history, risk diverting attention from the central critique. Streamlining these sections or integrating them more seamlessly could sharpen the poem’s impact.

3. **Tone Consistency:** The poem oscillates between formal diction, satirical humor, and dense exposition. While this can be a deliberate stylistic choice, ensuring smoother transitions between these tones would enhance readability and prevent tonal dissonance.

4. **Imagery and Metaphor:** The poem relies heavily on abstract and referential language. Introducing more vivid, concrete imagery could balance the intellectual density with sensory engagement, making the poem more accessible and emotionally resonant.

5. **Line Breaks and Syntax:** Some lines are lengthy and complex, which can hinder the natural flow and rhythm. Experimenting with varied line lengths and more deliberate enjambment might improve the poem’s musicality and reader experience.

Overall, the poem is a provocative and erudite piece that challenges readers to grapple with contemporary political and social issues through a historical and mythological lens. Refining its structure and language for clarity and emotional impact would enhance its effectiveness and reach.

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