President Joe Biden, official photo by Adam Schultz, 2021
Tribute to President Joe Biden
Much he had done already, for us all,
But wanted to do more. Though still fit,
His persona had begun to fall prey to
The outrageous ills that often pester
Those growing old. When asked to step
Aside, Joe understood and complied.
And passed the baton. Did it for country,
But most of all, to try to save the throng
From the throes of a likely and ominous
Future, and the fangs of a wicked man
Whose main claim to fame has been his
Knack for lying and rude name calling.
Joe, when he came onboard, became a
Welcomed beacon of hope, for those of
Us who had seen our nation go awry and
In a downward spiral. Auguring gloom at
Home and abroad. Predicting dark times.
For America and for most of the world.
It was the previous man at the helm who
Done it. He didn’t care about anyone else
But himself. Though his empty words cried
For our nation to be great again, his hot air
Talk had a different message. It really said:
Let’s make our digs white again. No doubt.
Joe, however, turned it around. Once he took
The reins, he and his team made America
America again. A revived leader of the free
World and again a place where the little guy
Can make it big. A place of opportunity for
All people, not just for the very few, the rich.
Nothing has come easy to Joe, though. He’s
Been dealt plenty lemons during his tragedy
Struck long life journey. A dear son gone,
Another one doing wrong. Lost his first wife
Early, as well as a dear daughter. We can only
Guess the grave pain those woes have caused.
But Joe’s always moved on. Always humble,
Obedient and focused on the job at hand. He
And his team whipped inflation, avoided bad
Times. The economy is stable, jobs a plenty,
The dollar strong. Did it undoing wrongs and
Instilling confidence in the fickle marketplace.
Joe’s term will soon end but his legacy will be
Forever scratched in stone. In history’s annals.
The good he’s done for the battered melting pot,
For an America gone amiss, will define his stay
And transcend the whims of time. Thank you
Joe for doing what you did. And taking the fall.
AUTHOR: Pedro Chávez