There are citizens in KabulAnd hostages in HaitiIf you add them all togetherIt’s about 480Plus the officers and nursesThat the Democrats abandonIt’s no wonder that across the landWe’re chanting “Let’s Go Brandon”There are parents who for centuriesHave joined the PTAWho now are told by “experts”That they shouldn’t have a sayThere’s the independent driverWho would like [...]
As Democrats in CongressPersist in tempting fateI ask myself repeatedlyWhere is the debate?Your caucus is in troubleEnthusiasm’s fadingShow us all you talent atInforming and persuadingThe bill is a monstrosityNo matter how you spin inAnd though I’ve paid attentionI still don’t know what’s in itWhat bridges will be reinforcedWhat roadways will be pavedWhose lives will be [...]
I need a break from PoliticsA long-delayed vacationSome hours without worryTo begin rejuvenationBut when I try to book a flight(To wander through some heather)I’m told there’s nothing flyingI guess it’s just the weatherPerhaps I’ll take a restful driveBut fuel costs more than vinoAnd with the gas that’s in my carI’ll barely make EncinoI’ll start my [...]
I often seek the prudent voiceThough clearly, Ive ignored itBut when theres something that I wantI ask, Can I afford it?From time to time Im subject toA host of pleasure cravingsBut ere I buy I look to seeHow much I have in savingsFor what I really want to haveI ask my C.F.OPretty please, Johanna?She answers [...]
(If the "I Want a Poem" form fails to work for you and you want to reach me, send an email to tarzanajoe@hotmail.com Meanwhile, here is the poem of the week for 10/1/2021.) I make no claim to higher calling If Im not fallen; well, Im falling But heres a fact and you all know [...]