When I see an artist cry
for not winning a Grammy,
I wonder—being a nominee would be a dream.
Oh, to even appear on television,
millions rooting, fans screaming—
is that less than winning a Grammy?
It's painful not to get what you deserve.
Losing is hard, all that pain we've heard.
But wasn't the journey mesmerizing?
To release songs, a massive crowd getting that feeling.
To be able to leave your mark,
getting recognized worldwide,
your spot had a thousand eyes.
But still, claiming that seat,
is that less than winning a Grammy?
How can one possibly feel less worthy
when being a nominee made you win?
You have true people still loving you.
Is that feeling less than winning a Grammy?
Oh dear, it's a pleasure for them to invite you.
The room was filled with ethereal beauty.
Your presence brought our televisions to life.
"I didn't win."
Rubbish!
In our eyes, you did.
When your birth was an honor for this world,
how important is it to win a Grammy?
There’s a gingerbread contest each year
Where iconic New York scenes appear.
It’s impressive to see,
With each prize nominee,
How creative folks are around here.
First the Statue of Liberty sat
And the Brooklyn Bridge right after that,
Plus the Chelsea Hotel,
Chrysler Building as well,
All within the New York habitat.
Still, my favorite creation by far
Had no building, no bridge, boat or car,
But a real breakfast treat
Most New Yorkers might eat
Which, to me, in this show, was the star.
‘Twas a take-out container of joe,
Which the locals call “cawfee,” you know,
Plus a cream-cheese filled bagel
Someone did finagle
From gingerbread, just for the show.
I don’t know if it won the first prize,
But it brought much delight to my eyes,
So hats off, Juliet,*
For I’m sure, I would bet,
From your project much joy did arise.
*Juliet Galea, the artist
John Fetterman will be the 2028 Presidential nominee
~ The only Democrat ‘left’ not taking a knee
They hate her laugh
They hate her style
They hate her staff
They hate her guile
They hate her swagger and generous grin
But above all else,
They hate she just may win!
Republican Vice-Presidential nominee JD Vance’s comments about Donald Trump:
In DMs, he wondered whether Trump, “Is America’s Hitler.” (2015)
“Fellow Christians, everyone is watching us when we apologize for this man. Lord help us.” (2016)
“Donald Trump is a moral disaster.” (2016)
After one meeting with Trump, Vance wrote “My god what an idiot.” (2016)
“What percentage of the American population has Donald Trump sexually assaulted?” (JD Vance, 2016)
Vance tweeted: “Trump makes people I care about afraid. Immigrants, Muslims, etc. Because of this I find him reprehensible. (2016)
“I’m definitely not gonna vote for Trump because I think that he’s projecting very complex problems onto simple villains.” (2016)
“Trump’s a total fraud who doesn’t care if regular people and call him reprehensible.” (2017)
“Trump’s cultural heroin, just another opioid for Middle America.” (2017)
On Twitter (X) Vance liked tweets saying Trump committed “serial sexual assault.”
and called Trump “One of USA’s most hated, villainous, and douchey celebs.”
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A song for this:
The End of the Innocence by Don Henley
stepp'n down from presidency ~Kamala, de facto nominee
Kamala means lotus flower~accent on Ka,' Zen power
top of the ticket changed~ but the message remains the same
fight for freedom at fifty-nine ~her belly laugh we love, smiles of sunshine
here to stay~as prosecutor put predators away
potential Harris picks~for vice president as time ticks
farewell
stepping down
less one this ticket
empathy for our country
the torch is passed, age has revealed its sly self
A legacy for a father
waiting uninspired
Painted by the numbers
paternity required
Angel guardian my lost friend
orphanage exile
Free me on this darkest night
lead me through denial
Empty titled nominee
robbers roost to hide
Salutation waits unborn
seeded but unrhymed
Grand-Pere whose master’s voice
birthed my infant scrawl
Fill me once then fill me twice
— to sire and enthrall
(The New Room: June, 2024)
Not above the law no more Donald Trump
Let's see you tap dance out of this slump
Fined for almost a billion
Not even worth a million
Dance away while we high five and fist bump!
In the poor house now, his money captured
Tarnished karma irreparably fractured
Votes in spite his deceit
We all know he'll defeat
Nikki is nominee if Trump's raptured!
Not above the law no more Donald Trump
We'll no longer be fooled, I'm no chump!
Half a billion you'll pay
This just isn't your day
No more bending down to kiss your rump!
He writes op-eds for Fox and admires Don Bongino, Ed Henry, Brian Kilmeade,
Trey Gowdy, Bill Hemmer, Will Cain, Jason Chaffetz, Stuart Barney, Jesse Watters, Raymond Arroyo, Tucker Carlson, Laura Ingraham, Mark Levin, Pete
Hegseth, Greg Gutfeld, and Lou Dobbs.
He predicted as a result of the 2020 election the country would be bitter, democrats would be blamed for making Trump into a monster, they would lose their power within two years and be considered a radical party.
He predicted that Biden would have no popular support, would not be able to put through any legislation, would never have a nominee for Supreme Court Justice and would eventually be relieved of his duties.
Even though most saw Trump as vulgar, uncouth, divisive and eccentric, Hanson would still vote for him. He saw Trump as a builder, dynamic leader, a regular guy from Queens and a better choice even with his bad boy attitude.
The artist, Spring, has painted many hours
On easel earth, creating lovely flowers
Strawberry blossoms giggle, ‘look at me’
As each is a masterpiece nominee
Look at me? But there’s not enough time
To admire each showpiece so sublime
The strawberry plant, slightly a still life
Yet full of life, that seamlessly grows rife
We rejoice in those wee little blossoms
Will they be surpassed with fruit so awesome?
In the hoped-for painting upcoming
Yet pre-judgement is unbecoming
There’s no denying what Spring has created
And ‘Look at me’, never gets dated
We’re very grateful that we visited
This masterpiece Spring has exhibited
May 13, 2023
Couplet Poetry Contest
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Nestled masses as one
Not filibustering
New passive rhetorics
Not one undermining
Nurtures minds of masses
No vision left undone
Never-ending service
Once upon a time,
in my life time,
for the first time,
a catholic became
the USA President.
Once upon a time,
in my life time,
there was an actor
who became a Governor
and later, The President.
Once upon a time,
in my life time,
there was a son
of a president
who became The President.
Once upon a time,
in my life time,
For the first time,
a woman became the
nominee of the Democratic
Party to run for President.
Once upon a time,
in my life time,
there was an African
American Senator who
became the first African
American USA President.
Once upon a time,
in my life time,
a very famous,
popular, and rich
businessman became
America's President.
Once upon a time,
in my lifetime,
a Senator was 78
years of age when he became
the oldest to have ever
become The USA President.
111922PS
To the people of Georgia –
You have one more chance
To make your vote count
And not looked at askance.
The opponents, as different
As two men can be,
Want to serve in the Senate,
But each nominee
Has some assets and flaws
So you have to decide
Who will serve you the best
And is most qualified.
There’s a football star with no
Political sense
Who believes that his actions
Have no consequence.
There is also a pastor,
Well-spoken, who fights
To ensure his constituents
Have equal rights.
Though it seems a no-brainer,
The voters are split
But I urge all in Georgia
To think and commit
To the candidate who
Will continue to strive
To keep hope in our country
And freedom alive.
Coyote, Wile E.
Is my cartoon character nominee
For being the most frustrated loser
Using Acme products made him a self-abuser
Roadrunner
Made this Looney Tune much funner
When he caused Wile E to fall off a cliff
hit by a boulder, he was flattened and stiff.
September 17, 2021
Cleritoons Contest
Sponsor: Joseph May
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