Understanding Incapable
(after the sonnet style of Alexander Pushkin's Eugene Onegin)

Memo of Misunderstanding.
Cease-fires where the fires don’t cease.
Donald Trump’s attempt at branding
his own bungled wars as 'Peace.'
What does Israel require?
U.S.A. for rent or hire.
Trump’s suggestion to Iran:
“Let’s pretend I have a plan.
You and we negotiate.
Send us Soleimani, quick!”
(Trump then has him murdered. Sick!)
Fool you early. Fool you late.
Who would take us at our word?
Nothing could be more absurd!

Michael Murry, "The Misfortune Teller," Copyright © 2026