She lawyered up when he walked in the room
And he watched her smile fade into the past.
Look at them now, the former Bride and Groom.
His mom was right to say it wouldn’t last.
She took the fifth on every question asked,
But accusations hit him from all sides.
Slowly but surely they both were unmasked-
Not-so-guilty Groom, not-innocent Bride.
The only one with no fault was the Child.
Not even present at this one last fight.
The witness to all was from this exiled
Unfortunately out of mind and sight.
Wearied and bloodied they walked out the door.
The battle was over. Both lost the war.
The Latest Gripe
Miracle Man
1/2024
Seems anything decent someone finds fault,
too many things are now said to be divisive.
A lawsuit comes next, then it comes to a halt,
the supreme court has the vote that’s decisive.
Today, The Nativity Scene is the gripe receiver,
it only took one claiming a violated right.
Complaint brought to light by a non believer,
now this person’s lawyered up, ready to fight.
To avoid a lawsuit,
town Nativity scene in play,
Is now the three wise men
plus Santa and sleigh.
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