Assassination of democracy
Our values plummeted in pits of Hell
Screw this unbridled animosity
Participation in fascism dwells
Unleashing fury on our paradigm
Eradicating our security
Dreading white power like a hackneyed rhyme
Red roses, blue violets, and perjury
We never thought tear gas would be welcome
And wishing hate mongers would bite the dust
Decorum wanted, diplomacy shunned
I know I’m not the only one who cussed
Trump ends four years of hubris with violence
Screw using our rights to remain silent

Pushcart Prize Nominees for 2023
Gnashing Teeth Publishing is proud to submit the following poems for consideration of the Pushcart Prize. Each of these nominees had work published by us in 2023, whether online or