Why

If you don’t bother to take the time,
To express your thoughts in rhyme,
The chances are awfully good,
You’ve not thought as much as you should.
Rhymes are fun and set the stage right,
Like lovers undressing before a fight…


Source: The Bulwark

It’s About Life

Perhaps it’s true this overstates the case

But it’s a notion not hard to embrace.

This is about a great poet’s last stance

As he fights for his life, with little chance.

Poetry is helping him as he dies

Make sense of his life before his demise.


Source: The Farmer's Almanac

Boxing Day

On the one hand it’s nice to have it all done

Since there’s stress at Christmas, as well as fun.

But it’s also sad, one more marker has passed…

Who knows the number before it’s our last?

But maybe the bright side of Boxing Day…

It can stand for a blockage taken away.


Source: iStock

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate!

Baby Jesus has arrived and it’s great.

With carols and egg nog and proper feasts

And a touch of reverence from pious priests.

But for all, no matter whom you pray to

I hope you’re happy and peace be with you.


Source: The Wall Street Journal

Is This Really New?

Stay At Home Girlfriends? You must be joking.

Or perhaps it needs a little poking…

They’re young and attractive and… stay at home,

With a focus on their beauty syndrome.

Perhaps the word SAHG offers more discretion,

But isn’t it just the oldest profession?


Source: The New York Post

Festivus

For those not familiar with Festivus

It’s the holiday “for the rest of us!”

Born on Seinfeld it’s for any of you

Who don’t think of themselves as Christian or Jew.

Clever reference on the part of Rand Paul

Though my grievance with him stands pretty tall.


Source: The Wall Street Journal

SCOTUS Punts

To me this is just a terrible choice

We really need the Supreme Court’s voice.

No matter the outcome in lower court

Both sides will appeal as a last resort.

Just do it now and save us frustration

And help to stabilize a torn nation.


Source: The Bulwark

Withering Times

It’s gone too far and it’s so sad to say

But now this lady’s just a shade of grey…

Once the bulwark for excellence in the news

The Grey Lady was known for thoughtful views.

Now it barks things out with a lefty curse

While “Both Side” Op Eds just make things worse.


Source: The Wall Street Journal

Okay, but Here’s the Thing

Of course we’d rather have voters decide

Although that on its own can’t override

Our actual laws and Constitution.

So Trump needs to face fair prosecution.

Before he’s banned and there’s MAGA fury

Some questions need answers from a jury.


Source: The New York Times

Love Thy Neighbor

It’s a little vague, what this really means…

But it’s pretty good news for all Catholic queens.

It’s not a marriage, so no wedding vows

But for the first time the church now allows

Acceptance of couples who aren’t cisgen

A massive step forward Lord knows since when!


Source: The New York Post

Hello? Anyone Home?

The MAGA grip is just so crazy tight

The GOP seems to have lost all sight.

Yes it’s far out and a lot can still happen

But with numbers like this they should be tappin’

Nikki’s appeal to the broad-based center

And get rid of their crazy Orange Tormentor.