This chilly morning in Hartford
Ensconced in the ambiance of
Freedom in God’s own country
I woke up with a start
Lost in the labyrinth of emotions
Wondering what the future
Held for my beloved country
Currently languishing and content
In her age long delusion of grandeur
When all I see in my dream Is a behemoth
Laboriously climbing a ladder
Precariously placed on the wrong
Side of her trajectory
What a tragedy of a country!
Perpetually lost in self destruction
An election to move the country forward
Has been won and lost
But the giant of Africa
Keeps looking back with nostalgia
To turn to a pillar of salt
Categories:
hartford, allusion, anxiety, break up,
Form: Free verse
When the Special Olympics roll around.
Otis hears the call and the whistle sound.
Whether the games are winter or summer.
We bring the fun so it’s never a bummer.
In Connecticut the events take the stage.
Relying on helpers not seeking a wage.
For the folks who come out to W Hartford.
They make possible all the points scored.
Thanks if you can help on August 20th.
Showing up gives the competitors faith.
As they come to bring it and show out.
Since they’re Olympians earning clout.
Register to support them if you can.
To clap for athletes as a cheering fan.
Every volunteer raises the energy.
Boosting up the athletes’ synergy.
These challengers are here for croquet.
Sweating outdoors on this festive day.
Join in and watch as their mallets swing.
As skill and smiles are what they bring.
Categories:
hartford, community, games, uplifting,
Form: Rhyme
Admiral Farragut sailed into Mobile Bay with his reluctant crew!
The bay was strewn with tons of torpedoes and apprehension grew!
"Sail on! Sail on!, ye mighty Hartford ship!" was Farragut's battle cry!
"We'll blast them Rebel ships to 'ell! Men, 'tis yer duty to do er die!"
'Twas then he uttered those immortal words that'll live forever and a day:
"Damn the torpedoes! Full steam ahead!" - and with that it was 'anchors aweigh'!
Tars fearing for their souls exclaimed, "That's easy fer that ol' poop to say!"
But with clenched teeth they dashed ahead and won the Battle of Mobile Bay!
Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
(c) All Rights Reserved
Categories:
hartford, humorous,
Form: Couplet
NOT EAST LANSING AGAIN ?
For your problem, this is the ideal spot for you
Money? Gambling like Vegas? Chancing?
Health? Surgery like in Mayo Clinic? Boil Lancing?
Relaxation? Want to go dancing?
Entertainment? Watch horses’ Lippizaner type prancing?
Sex? Maybe a little romancing?
Unwind? Watch the sunset view - it’s entrancing
Yes you’ve guessed, it’s all possible in East .. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . .Hartford
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*Another piece of scribble from my “ East Lansing Series ”
Categories:
hartford, dedication,
Form: Monorhyme
thanks for the skanks on billboard planks but we got another,a brother from
hartford,dang,i forgot his name,said we could play as long as he payed,it was
ok.im on the george bush team,any dream will do as long as you,submit the
proper form,thas yours.
Categories:
hartford, funny,
Form: ABC