Like Magic

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...

Numbers Game

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...

The Pick

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...

Oops!

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...