A Man for Our Season

sir Thomas More stood firm before his lord
the Law's unbending advocate at court
a man of words, preferring pen to sword
his argument--'though right--was cut off short
to make a law that's binding on the king
a legislature hems the use of force
unchecked, executives seize everything
your land, your son, your daughter, and your horse
but Donald doesn't know this history
nor how our checks and balances should work
he wants to dictate how things gonna be
and get a rubber stamp from his hired clerk
our institutions buckle with the strain
as Trump exploits high office for his gain