One Man

One man set our world on fire
disregarding all but his need of power
he stared into our faces nonchalantly
while stretching the limits
of mendacity

Will he ever realize the enormity
of his cowardly deeds
will he ever face a judgment
commensurate with his crimes
can he look inward

That man opened a door
that many hoped would stay shut
the hate it concealed is out
and will forever ring in the ears
of a new America