The complete collection

Every poem,
every occasion.

I’m Asking Nicely

In a year or so the Democrats Will have a big decision Is there someone in the party That can patch up the division   A newbie with charisma Or an old familiar face Who can mold a party platform That will unify the base   Someone who will rise To both the...

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No More Safe Seats

When Democrats have power They do what they desire But when the GOP responds It sets their hair on fire   In Maryland and Illinois To keep their districts blue They’ve drawn “strategic” borders And there’s nothing we can do   But Texas legislators They...

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Fire Fire Aid

We feel for fire victims And all of their frustrations When Rock ‘n Rollers start to sing We’re moved to make donations   Celebrities assure us Between the songs and verses The money we contribute Will go straight to victims’ purses   We reached into our...

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Go Write Yourself

When I attend conventions And hear the people cheering I hark back to our history And all its sloganeering   Distilling to its essence The spirit of a nation Words that live in memory And endless inspiration   Hurrah!  Hurrah! The country’s risin’ For Henry...

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Homelessmess

Hey people, stop the presses Or refresh your devices The Mayor of Los Angeles Has fixed the homeless crisis   Because of her attention And all the money spent The number here of homeless Has gone down 4 percent   It’s so crowded no one goes there Or so said...

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Run, Gavin. Run.

Newsom had a facelift His dimples are now stunning But if you ask the governor He'll tell you he's not running   He's in South Carolina Preaching to the choir, a Dime gets you a dollar Next month he'll be in Iowa   He fought the homeless crisis And he ran it...

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War

Should every generation learn And grow its own regrets Should every generation find How horrible it gets   How fortunate to never taste The meals of bread and water How fortunate to never feel The burning winds of slaughter   To see it in a movie Or read it...

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Mostly Peaceful

I’m sure you’ve caught on to the trend And one that’s going global Anything is justified If your cause is noble   A spirit that’s as old as man And all of mankind’s movements One that’s shaped the modern world And brought us some improvements   But what has...

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Tinder Bumble and Rumble

Did you ever know a couple Who, when they were first dating Had such passionate attraction It was almost aggravating   Their searing symbiosis Was so palpably intense That the prospects for success As well as failure were immense   Think of Liz and Richard...

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DOGE Me

This week has seen a moment As sad as it’s inspiring From governmental service Elon Musk’s retiring   And from his weeks of labor And days of dedication And all that he’s accomplished I’ve taken inspiration   So early Wednesday evening I sat down with my...

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Inferno Number 10

If you’ve never read Inferno From the Comedy Divine You may have heard the circles down in Hades Number nine   The deeper you descend The more intense the pain is Fitting as the punishment For crimes that are more heinous   I don’t have skills like Dante As...

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A Beaut’

I read a poem last Friday You may recall the date Suggesting that the President Had too much on his plate   I said, “Take your ‘to-do’ list” And cut it down to size To be seen as successful You should prioritize   Well, this week I’ve been proven wrong The...

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