Tear Jerker

Harry and Meghan each yearn to be seen
As pillars of U.S. community
So publicly private, this faux King and Queen
Bespoil the royals with impunity

Harry said, “Hey, there’s a newspaper guy,
So fetch the kids up from the dungeon.
I’ll make sure he brings his photographer by
While you go and peel a large onion.”

The journalist sat just as Meghan came in
He said, “We should start talking soon.”
She said (once she’d practiced her quivering chin)
“Remember that you play our tune.”

“So listen,” said Meghan, “this tear on my cheek,
Will show up quite well with the light to one side.
This photo could well be your shot of the week,
If I rub my eyes sore like I’ve cried.

“Please put in your paper we won’t milk our names,
Our royal connections we’ve hurled.
We intend to fashion our own brand of fame,
As Princess and Prince of the world!”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Dietrich Avatar
December 7, 2022 at 12:54 PM
I care nothing for ANY royals. Good one, Terry.
Flood Avatar
December 7, 2022 at 2:35 PM
Thanks, Andrea.
Fowler Avatar
December 4, 2022 at 11:12 AM
I quite like this one Terry! :)
Flood Avatar
December 4, 2022 at 11:14 AM
Thanks, Linda. I see it ending badly for Harry. But as the expression goes, you make your bed…
M  Avatar
December 3, 2022 at 3:47 AM
Sarcastic and funny! I am over those two! Debx
Flood Avatar
December 4, 2022 at 11:10 AM
I think people are beginning to see through them at last Deb. Thanks. Terry
Hankins Avatar
December 2, 2022 at 7:35 PM
Oh, how appropriate, Terry. I don't feel one ounce of sympathy for these two. They chose their paths, but, continually want to make it as though they were passed over and tossed aside. They can't have it both ways. We do not have American royalty!
Flood Avatar
December 4, 2022 at 11:12 AM
I’ve never known anyone do privacy quite so publicly. I think maybe the irony is completely lost to them.
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