The Stupid Bowl is Over
Except for the analyses
the replays
the highlight reels
the interviews
the talk-shows
the editorials
the commentaries
the speculation
the what-ifs
the tributes
the obituaries
(the hangovers)...
It ain’t over ‘til next February
Categories:
editorials, football, time,
Form: List
I get my updates on the news
From certain magazines
And papers, which are quite in sync
With how my mindset leans.
Of course, their editorials
Make so much sense to me
That I can’t understand
How anyone could disagree.
However, there are outlets
For the news which do not jibe
With my beliefs, endorsing those
To whom I don’t subscribe.
I neither read nor listen to
These views, which I oppose
And likewise, they’ve no interest
In what my side might propose.
All those preaching to the choir
Know that time and time again,
They would trade the chance of open minds
To hear one more “Amen!”
Categories:
editorials, america,
Form: Rhyme
Candace
taught to be a good girl
Grew up in the sixties
Sunday School every Sunday but one
Bible belt dweller
Never spoke out of turn
Kept her ideas hidden
Not wanting to show up the boys
Who were often wrong
Still she remained silent
Candace
A young mother at 22
Saw injustices
Stood up for truth
Because she had daughters
Yelled at strangers
Enraged now
Often angry
Because she had squelched her voice
When she was young
Candace
Age 27
Taken away by the police
Had become aggressive during assertive training class
In moments went from passive to aggressive
Hit another student over the head with a chair
During role play
Candace
Age 30
Mouth firmly shut
Angry as all get out
Decides to write it down
Sends editorials to the press
Has a reputation as a bit of a nut
Receives hate mail from strangers
Candace
Age 45
Begins to write poetry
Her dark thoughts are accepted
Some even applauded
She finally begins to heal
A tiny less angry now.
Categories:
editorials, character, how i feel,
Form: Free verse