Brrr! It's a Scorcher!

Newspapers once were fine, I am convinced.
Since Nixon left the stage to newbie Newsom,
each time I went to open one, I winced.

The policies of Hillary? No chance!
They’ll tell you where her hair is cut and rinsed,
the salsa classes where she goes to dance!

What stock investments will I need to go for,
If Trump gives way, one day, to J.D. Vance?
The papers teach me more about his sofa!

My interest inevitably ebbs.
The suavest slingback and the latest loafer
do not enthral me. Even less, celebs!

Some starlet’s Oscar outfit, voted ‘gruesome’?
What do I care? The same for wifi, webs,
or if some actress has enhanced her bosom.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Toney Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Michael, thank you for helping us keep abreast of the latest! ;-)
Coy Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I love the subtly mordant tone! Thank you, Mark. Michael
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