Performed by Val Cole

https://youtu.be/2S9NpUs-x9E

POEM:

The Maga will deliver what is owed
from a great hardware store
a department, the section
necessary fixtures and adhesives
for the job, guaranteed to cement
what’s so rickety, piles as they shift
rise majestic, up to high heaven
where Maga sits with open hands
open arms, flowing gown, granting.

Get to know the poet:

1) What is the theme of your poem?

The theme of this poem is showing a view of the political landscape.

2) What motivated you to write this poem?

I wanted to express my uncomfortable feelings about the recent election in America. The golden toilet has become a cliche but also an easily recognizable symbol.

3) If you could have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would
that be?

I would want to see my old poetry teacher, Ed Dorn, again.

4) What influenced you to submit to have your poetry performed by a
professional actor?

What an interesting concept, I thought!

5) Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?

I write poems and have written stories and book reviews.

6) What is your passion in life?

Right now, I take care of my mother who has dementia. I am fully dedicated to caring for her and enjoy this time with her.