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i can’t dance alone

...It’s a broken world
we need imperfect solutions
and there are plenty of questions

is it even possible to correct systemic
problems with individual solutions?

I recycle, so everything’s ok, y...

Categories: stand pat, anxiety, business, community, future,
Form: Free verse

Where's America's Can-Do Attitude

...Where is America's 'can-do' attitude
    when it comes to the 2024 debacle
  If it's Biden against Trump again
    won't we feel we've been shackled --

  to a House of Horrors, chains on the le...

Categories: stand pat, america, character, leadership, motivation,
Form: Couplet

Two Cents Worth

...Lest I be guilty of grossest negligence
I feel like I must put in my own two cents
As I watch and evaluate strong evidence
We owe a debt of gratitude to Mike Pence.

I know, I know, ...

Categories: stand pat, perspective, political, tribute,
Form: Political Verse

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

What Will Happen

...What will happen
when they burn
the books, and Paper
Mills no more?

Cameras in every 
bedroom, ceiling, walls
and floor – willing performers
will we all be, as duped primates
at the Grinder...

Categories: stand pat, faith, humorous, introspection, religion,
Form: Free verse

A Little Trip Down Memory Lane - Slogans Get Going

...Here's a little trip
  down Presidential elections'
    Memory Lane
where the slogans of yesteryear
  may seem rather inane

Give 'em Hell, Harry, but Dewey or don't we    (1948 Truman vs. Dewe...

Categories: stand pat, leadership, nostalgia, word play,
Form: Political Verse

Hands and Feet

...These  or  boby part  give you a start  you play this and that way   you run have fun play ball  park or wall help you stand Pat  clap to a band put money in a can rub pain when deep.HAND AND FEET....

Categories: stand pat, care,
Form: Light Verse

Hands and Feet

...These  or  boby part  give you a start  you play this and that way   you run have fun play ball  park or wall help you stand Pat  clap to a band put money in a can rub pain when deep.HAND AND FEET....

Categories: stand pat, care,
Form: Light Verse

Heart Good and Pure

...More Than We Can Endure

Trump thinks he is sure
Yet more than we can endure
With heart good and pure.

I thought that the last line 
ought to get your attention.

I am certain and sure this...

Categories: stand pat, humorous,
Form: Haiku

Nicknames and Phrases

...I have thought a great deal about quotes, sayings, nicknames and phrases.
For example how about 
Heightened Awareness Hilary
Bushel and Peck of Jeb Bush
Vindicated by Venerable Biden
Go on and G...

Categories: stand pat, analogy, humorous,
Form: Blank verse

Leaves Were So Splendid

...Leaves Were So Splendid

What if all the leaves were so splendid
But we were bad and order was rescinded;
Would God really do something like that?
Not change his mind and still stand pat.

For...

Categories: stand pat, hilarious,
Form: Couplet

Blackjack Senryu String Part Ii

...Well, I’m back again!
Treat me better than before.
I need some winners.

I remember you.
The last time I was down here
You were not too nice!

You let me win now!
Lady luck’s been a bad girl...

Categories: stand pat, funny, lossme, hope, me,
Form: Senryu

Blackjack Senryu String

...I came here to win.
I need a lucky shuffle.
I want some blackjacks.

Here is my money.
I hope you’re better this time.
Please, no surprises.

You were not too kind
to me the last time around...

Categories: stand pat, lossme, nice, hope, me,
Form: Senryu