Written By: D. Collins 1/21/26
All that Gangsta talk was hot air in the wind.
He is wearing the kneepads at the very end.
The "framework" has a tenure that is "infinite"..
I guess Greenland wasn't having Trump owning it.
He seems to have had a taste of humble pie.
Macron winking at him with that infected eye.
Served up on the "menu" like filet mignon.
No one is in fear of our bombs and guns.
I love the way Canada's PM bit back.
No sacrificial lamb laid out on a rack.
After a year, I'd thought I never see this.
Where Richey Rich finally got dissed.
The Maid Asks for a Raise
By Elton Camp
Mrs. Richey hired a young, French maid
Highly recommended as good at her trade
After some weeks, Fifi had something to say
“Madam, I must insist on a big raise in pay.”
“I’m sorry, but that is something I won’t do
I can manage my house fine without you.”
“Well, Madam, I will tell you what is true
I am far better at housecleaning than you.”
“Mr. Richey has mentioned the fact to me
And he says I am a better cook, you see.”
“Besides all that, I am much better in bed.”
At that, Mrs. Richey’s face turned very red
“I guess that my husband told you that also.”
To which Fifi responded, “Oh, no, oh no.”
“From one who knows, I have his sworn word
For it is from the young pool boy that I heard.”
Mrs. Richey turned pale and her knees did shake
“All right, Fifi, how much raise will you take?”
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