Something to Munch On

      The world too much occupied his mind
         left no room for things mundane 
      busy with intrigues of state and such
         from deep feelings he resolutely abstained 

      So it was on that triumphant day he’d predicted
          his country’s president’s assassination
      he absent-mindedly fed into the shredder
          his only daughter’s wedding invitation
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Baker Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Witty poetry, my friend. Munch on / shredder. I couldn't have written it better. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
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August 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
oh, the poor man...on one hand a visionary and on the other somewhat careless. Hubby always says, there's an upside and a countering downside to everyone. enjoy your evening, sara
Maverick Avatar
August 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
I get the rhyme but the reaon i cant grasp, mind You its about America? And at this time the whole world leaves me aghast.'
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