contagion

Pence knew his good repute would take a hit
embracing Trump would scandalize his base
but now, he smells indelibly of shit
not just his nose its brown; it's his whole face
bordello humor to make maggots gag
unsuitable for workplace or for church
contaminates both running-mate and flag
to touch the Trump's to walk away besmirched
Abe Lincoln's party long-since died of shame
the Bull-Moose schism cut it to the heart
Karl Rove wrapped Cheney's crimes in its good name
what's left's as insubstantial as a fart
although Mike starts each morning on his knees
he who lies down with dogs, gets up with fleas