Bob B : Writing

Honor, My Foot!

Honor, My Foot!

A Poem by Bob B


This year Qandeel Balach Was strangled by none other Than a family member: Her very uptight brother. The young woman died-- As repo..
Toppling the Walls of Jericho

Toppling the Walls of Jericho

A Poem by Bob B


It's frightening when in America Trump's extremism becomes the norm. For months we have watched as the man's Demagoguery has taken form. ..
E-mails, Shme-mails

E-mails, Shme-mails

A Poem by Bob B


House Republicans, eager to see Clinton embroiled in a damaging scandal, Found the FBI's findings On her e-mails too hard to handle. ..
The Violence Must Stop!

The Violence Must Stop!

A Poem by Bob B


Five policemen were killed in Dallas-- Ruthlessly shot by an angry vet. We mourn the loss and denounce the killings. At the same time, le..
El Corrido de "El Chapo" (The Ballad of "El Chapo")

El Corrido de "El Chapo" (The Ballad of "El Chapo"..

A Poem by Bob B


If you know the tale of El Chapo, You know then what will befall Even the person who's known as The most famous drug lord of all. Expo..
Another Tragedy

Another Tragedy

A Poem by Bob B


In a small central Californian town On a summer afternoon in July, A tragedy occurred, which forces All of us to ask ourselves, "WHY?" ..
More Than Just Prayers

More Than Just Prayers

A Poem by Bob B


How many members of Congress are there Who have blood on their hands-- Who receive cash from the NRA And then obey its demands? Back i..
Benghazi Ad Infinitum

Benghazi Ad Infinitum

A Poem by Bob B


Certain House Republicans Have become addicted To a Benghazi conspiracy theory. With what are these guys afflicted? Trying to squee..
Scammers

Scammers

A Poem by Bob B


I’m so tired of scammers! There are so many around! For every situation, A scammer is to be found. There's the email message ..
The Awakening

The Awakening

A Poem by Bob B


Under the sprawling Bodhi Tree, Siddhartha sits with his primary vow: How to alleviate suffering In this world--here and now. Suddenly..