Donald Trump – Civil War Negotiator

Who’d a thought in 2024Civil War history would come to foreIn the Presidential primary up northNikki Haley whiffed, didn’t mention slavery as a cause Damn, Nikki, that’s a tough one to missLed to a couple days of viral content pissCaused Nikki’s campaign to sadly lamentNikki had to backpedal with new slavery content Trump, the political … Continue reading Donald Trump – Civil War Negotiator →

American Democracy 2024 – Welcome to the Thunderdome

March 25, 2023 Waco, Texas.Donald Trump holds his hand over his heart as “Justice for All” plays at Waco Regional Airport on Saturday evening, 25 March 2023, In March 2023, Donald Trump kicked off his 2024 Presidential Campaign with a rally in Waco, Texas on the 30th anniversary of the 50-day standoff and bloody siege … Continue reading American Democracy 2024 – Welcome to the Thunderdome →

Happy New Year Dear Ukraine

Happy New Year dear Ukraine Glad to see you standing Putin’s plan to wipe you out Shows lack of understanding Ukraine will not bend a knee To Russia’s new-age czar Once people drink from freedom’s cup They can’t be pushed too far Ukrainians have a dream today And yes, the stakes are high New Hampshire’s … Continue reading Happy New Year Dear Ukraine →

Remember Mariupol

Ukrainian emergency employees and volunteers carry an injured pregnant woman from a maternity hospital that was damaged by shelling in Mariupol, Ukraine, March 9, 2022. The woman and her baby died after Russia bombed the maternity hospital where she was meant to give birth. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka, File) The war started on 24 Feb In … Continue reading Remember Mariupol →

Fill Your Boots in Bakhmut

The Road of Life, the last main supply line into Bakhmut, is still open, despite months of Russian efforts to cut it. Russians craved Bakhmut Mad-dog-foam pursuits But Ukrainian defenders cried aloud “Hey Orcs, come fill your boots” Well Orcs, are your boots filled yet? Russian bodies lie asunder Likely 20,000 killed Now lying dead … Continue reading Fill Your Boots in Bakhmut →

My Dog Daisy

Daisy and Prince My dog Daisy was a little girl A nine-pound Pomeranian My dog Daisy was a friendly girl Happy to meet everybody My dog daisy was a popular girl She used to sit out on the rock wall by the driveway Where neighborhood kids could pet her as they walked by Daisy … Continue reading My Dog Daisy →

Outrage in MAGA-Land

Republican faithful are outraged Outraged, I say Donald Trump was indicted in New York Oh, what a shameful day MAGA luminaries lining up To show their cult credentials Spew hateful bile at law enforcers It’s MAGA style essential Josh Hawley is mightily outraged And Greene and Boebert, the MAGA girls Ted Cruz is righteous in … Continue reading Outrage in MAGA-Land →

I’m a Proud Fox News Viewer

Hey Fox News, I’m a proud viewer Color me red, white, and blue Own them libs, fight like hell Don’t worry ‘bout the truth We’re in a real war here If you don’t believe me, just ask Q It’s a battle of good and evil We know what Jesus would do Donald Trump is our … Continue reading I’m a Proud Fox News Viewer →

Holding the Line in Ukraine

Trudging through mud and water in the trenches around Marinka I live in a trench Fighting in the east Beating back Russian beasts Holding the line against Orcs Snarling at the door 35 degrees Fahrenheit Pouring down rain Knee-deep water in my trench Living life insane Artillery strikes Hours on end Terrify, then numb I … Continue reading Holding the Line in Ukraine →

The River of Time

Time is flowing, flowing by Ever flowing through my mind What do I have left to do? And how much more of time? Last year was a week ago A dollar now a dime I used to roam around the world Now travel in my mind When I was young, I said to Dad Seems … Continue reading The River of Time →