I once saw a magician He was really very good But none of it was magic If I’d only understood That he captured my attention And received a great ovation By some crafty misdirection And rehearsed manipulation Sparks came from his fingers And when the smoke had cleared My card, my keys, my [...]
There’s so much I could rant about How can a poet choose? So, let’s reflect on all of it With “Numbers in the News” Children unaccompanied Now says the DHS Have crossed our southern border And it’s time that they confess We welcomed them and processed them At monumental cost Released them to [...]
The VP picked her running mate The only question’s now How much of what Tim Walz believes Will he soon disavow What issues and convictions He’s held for long duration Are subject to a process of Excessive moderation It’s not like it’s uncommon Yes, we’ve already seen it So much of what the [...]
When I review my failings (And, oh, the time it takes) I see the bad decisions And the cascade of mistakes Recalling what I tried to do When I knew I couldn’t The girls I should have dated And all the ones I shouldn’t The wrong turns that I’ve taken On urban roads [...]