Category: War & Politics
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21st Century Mother Goose
last night, you dreamed of a mud dauber wasp nest above the chamber door, papered corridors of babies waiting to bite, a Supreme Court packed with Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eaters and a blindfolded lady swinging her scale at a pinata filled with surprises (you hope she wins) 12-20-22
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Dear America
Next week is Thanksgiving And I believe words that rhyme Should have similar meanings, but English language professionals won’t listen to me. Even though cobble and gobble share five letters They have little in common. To push my false belief and narrative I am forced to run for President in 2024. The Russians and Saudis…
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Tanka about raking leaves during Fall elections
occasionally a dead leaf falls on your pile don’t applaud too loud it’s only a random act and will never be the norm 10-26-22
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Raking leaves during Fall elections
a tanka about raking leaves during fall elections: occasionally a dead leaf falls on your pile don’t applaud too loud it’s only a random act and will never be the norm 10-26-22
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Needing a news break
Reading the news, I remember how my parents drew nearer death and seemed to take on a different glow telling childhood stories When missiles approach Kyiv do the souls at ground zero take on a special glow before they incinerate? 10-17-22
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Putin’s myth
King Midas possessed a golden touch Turned daughters and friends to gold Lived at arm’s length with the world His kingdom shunned him Starved for love Unable to eat his riches – almost dead 10-3-22
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21st century fairytale
After the kiss of COVID dried on her face mask Sleeping Beauty’s eye lids fluttered open She looked into the lecherous eyes of Prince Retail, Rolled over and went back to sleep 9-12-22
My husband's poetry 