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The Ballad of Number 45: Four Long Years

A Poem by Bob B

It’s hard to know how the countrySurvived having to spendA four-year term with 45.I thought it would never end.Four long years of scandals;Fours..

If I Develop Dementia

A Poem by Bob B

If I develop dementia someday,Will the condition be obvious to me?Will I be able to know that IAm out of touch with reality?Will I notice that when I ..

Washington to the Rescue: Marching Song, 2021

A Poem by Bob B

In 1777 we hear Death from smallpox was a fear. Much to Washington's dismay, Troops were dying every day. Sound off: one, two; S..

"And Leave the Rest Up to Me"

A Poem by Bob B

During the final days of his term, Trump did his best To overturn election results Like a man possessed. Like a man possessed he t..

Learning from Bryan

A Poem by Bob B

Bryan Thompson, from Mississippi,Didn't want to be vaccinatedUntil he knew much more aboutThe COVID vaccine. Thus, he waited.Caution is understandable..

Not Out of the Woods

A Poem by Bob B

We aren't out of the woodsRegarding the COVID pandemic.One thing isn't helping:The anti-vaccine polemic.Despite efforts to getThe virus under control,..

The Hearings Begin

A Poem by Bob B

Stop the lies, conspiracy theories,And gaslighting. Let truth prevail.Every day we hear anotherRadical far-right fairytale.This year's January 6Insurr..

And Orphans?

A Poem by Bob B

A guy said, "Wow! My stress level Has really dropped. I am elated! I owe it to my meditation." "Yes, and maybe endorphins," I stated. ..

Good Going, Nancy!

A Poem by Bob B

(This poem can be sung to the melody of "Go Go Go, Joseph" from JOSEPH AND HIS AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.)ht..

Another Indictment?

A Poem by Bob B

What? Another indictment in Trumpworld?How could anyone be surprised?In Trump's realm, crime and corruptionHave become quite normalized.This time it i..