Trump at the World Cup

by Marc Janssen / August 23rd, 2026

Once Trump got on the stage there was no doubt
To hand out the trophy was not what he was about
He wanted to stay
In his creepy ego ballet
So the Spanish FA photoshopped him out

Marc Janssen, what should one say other than he should eat more vegetables? Maybe his verse can be found scattered around the world in places like Pinyon, Orbis, Pure Slush, Cirque Journal, Two Thirds North and Poetry Salzburg also in his book November Reconsidered and his recent book collaboration A Resurrection of Trees. Janssen coordinates the Salem Poetry Project- a weekly reading, the occasionally occurring Salem Poetry Festival and keeps getting nominated for Oregon Poet Laurate. Read other articles by Marc, or visit Marc's website.

This article was posted on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 at 8:00am and is filed under Poetry.