My US National Anthem by The German History Buff My version of the US national anthem to replace the Star-Spangled Banner.

Expectations by rubycc13 What has society become?

3Knee Jerk Reaction by wordsaresodifficult I just don't see how throwing missiles is going to solve anything

1 Shapes by KylieAyn Kind of fairy tale, kind of feminist. 2016

ocean in Her shoes by SkinnyLove203 Patriarchy female oppression feminism

Hijackers (Do Your Research) by Laughing.Thalia This is hardly political BTW. Lots of good causes get hijacked, over-run even, by people who don't always understand what it is they're fighting for so before you get behind something so strongly and send out your message to others, maybe do your research first. In a way this is a companion piece to "Ask Me About My Feminist Agenda".

Prerogative by SassyRaptor Awoken.

3 Revolution by Ruby Casablanca Tell me Mr. President, how long can you ignore the voices of the future knocking on the White House door?

1 Her Nightmare About The Trump Presidency by Space Ace This 3-5-3 piece is about a woman who wakes up from a sudden nightmare she had about the fate of President Donald Trump.

1 Од Эрзянь Одкстомтома Самс! by PoetOfSaiMiHunManKal Те омбоце эрзянь валморо конанть мон маринь. Те Англань кель секциясо секскак арась секция Эрзянь кель кисэ. This is the second Erzya poem I wrote. I put this in the English section because there's no section for Erzya.

Give Me Security Or Give Me Death by Rosie McDonald Satire on the want of security.

2 Bushes and Streams by Timescribe Some comfort and thoughts for anyone who might not be happy with the US or Australian 2016 elections results.

2A House Divided by Quail Sandwiches Standing together despite everything is so important. I know the election is super controversial, but hate and fear aren't going to automatically break through all the corruption. Remember, there are so many things you have a say in, especially on smaller scales. Getting involved locally and within your state will make more of a difference than protesting the past.