by William Skink

I am so inspired by candidate Pete’s skillful use of language I had no choice but to write this poem. Enjoy!

THE SHAPE OF MY DEMOCRACY

the shape of my democracy
is a circle with an X

the shape of my democracy
is an obelisk I use for sex

the shape of my democracy
is a rectangle flag of hope

the shape of my democracy
is a snow-white line of coke

the shape of my democracy
is a shifting fractal design

of words devoid of meaning
I can plausibly deny

because my name is Pete
and I want to be your prez

and the shape of my democracy
is tucked between my legs