Poets logo

It's Not a Threat, it's a Promise

a message to fascists who keep playing with fire

By CT IdlehousePublished 2 months ago β€’ 1 min read
Top Story - November 2025
(art credit: Barbara Kelley)

We showed you our numbers,

Yet, you didn't get the message.

Now you've weaponized hunger,

And think you're an invincible threat.

/

His pathetic birthday show,

Still sticks in his craw.

He's a braindead old pervert,

Who thinks he's over the law.

Humpty Dumpty needs to have a great fall,

How you gonna build a ballroom when you can't build a wall?

/

Fascists deserve caskets,

There's no need to mask it.

There's no decorum in a war,

And you aren't winning again.

There's no red hats without hatred,

There's no kings in this office,

You'll all be gone one day:

That's not a threat, it's a promise.

/

Your bruised hands are bloody,

From the lives you've ruined.

All the little girls and women,

And all the dead children.

/

One day you'll be a chapter,

In a dusty old history text.

All the people who survived you,

Will hold you in contempt.

Humpty Dumpty fell from his throne,

Here's hoping you collapse into a pile of gilded bones.

/

Fascists deserve caskets,

There's no need to mask it.

There's no decorum in a war,

And you aren't winning again.

There's no red hats without hatred,

There's no kings in this office,

You'll all be gone one day:

That's not a threat, it's a promise.

/

Humpty Dumpty tried to build a wall...

Humpty Dumpty isn't that tall.

I hope that all of his horses and all of his men,

Are fed to the worms and never heard again.

slam poetrysocial commentary

About the Creator

CT Idlehouse

I write stories and articles. Sometimes they're good.

Reader insights

Outstanding

Excellent work. Looking forward to reading more!

Top insights

  1. Expert insights and opinions

    Arguments were carefully researched and presented

  2. Excellent storytelling

    Original narrative & well developed characters

  3. Compelling and original writing

    Creative use of language & vocab

  1. Heartfelt and relatable

    The story invoked strong personal emotions

  2. Easy to read and follow

    Well-structured & engaging content

  3. Eye opening

    Niche topic & fresh perspectives

  4. On-point and relevant

    Writing reflected the title & theme

Add your insights

Comments (18)

Sign in to comment
  • Marilyn Glover2 months ago

    I am with you all the way; congratulations on your top story and this week's leaderboard placementβ£πŸ‘

  • Wooohooooo congratulations on your Leaderboard placement! πŸŽ‰πŸ’–πŸŽŠπŸŽ‰πŸ’–πŸŽŠ

  • IYKYKβ€”-well done!

  • Tim Carmichael2 months ago

    Your poem says exactly what a lot of people are feeling right now. I would love to see Humpty Dumpty fall from his throne. Congratulations on your Top Story!

  • Madi Alvin2 months ago

    Nice

  • Powerful Truth In A Well-Written Poem! Thank You!!! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

  • Gohar Ali2 months ago

    Great

  • The 9x Fawdi2 months ago

    So Good love it

  • Leslie Writes2 months ago

    Yes

  • Cindy Calder2 months ago

    Congratulations on a much deserved Top Story.

  • Mariann Carroll2 months ago

    Congratulations on Top Story, voicing out how people feel.

  • Cali Loria2 months ago

    How you gonna build a ballroom when you can't build a wall? πŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™Œ

  • Hope Martin2 months ago

    YOUR POEM GOT ME PUMPED! So good. So brutal. So true. He doesn't give any dams about the lives he puts at stake. I don't usually agree with the insinuation or the outright saying someone should pass away.... But... SOME facists DO deserve caskets. Thankfully, he can't lie his way out of death when his time does come. When he's gone, the rest will hopefully remember how to be human again.

  • Harper Lewis2 months ago

    Amen to the nth power.

  • Ashley Houston2 months ago

    Great piece!πŸ‘πŸ‘

  • Stephanie Hoogstad2 months ago

    Wow. This is so brave and brutal. I love it! Congrats on the Top Story.

  • Manal2 months ago

    great

  • I love it. It’s so aggressive - but truthful…!!!

Find us on social media

Miscellaneous links

  • Explore
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Support

Β© 2026 Creatd, Inc. All Rights Reserved.