Bob B : Writing

The Buddha-Cat

The Buddha-Cat

A Poem by Bob B


Sam was known as the Buddha-cat,Mainly because of the way that he sat.His feline posture was fascinating:He always appeared to be meditating.Quiet and..
"Be a Light unto Yourself"

"Be a Light unto Yourself"

A Poem by Bob B


It's funny how the followers Of one religion often find The myths of their religion as real And true and easy to get behind, While..
Sudden Death Syndrome

Sudden Death Syndrome

A Poem by Bob B


As the world mourns the death of Alexei Navalny,The truth of how he died won't be disclosed--At least while Putin maintains an iron grip on the countr..
Poor Donald

Poor Donald

A Poem by Bob B


Poor Donald. What took place?You received the ruling of another case.Consequences sometimes can be hard to face.Poor Donald.Poor Donald. What'll you d..
Mourning the Death of Navalny (1976-2024)

Mourning the Death of Navalny (1976-2024)

A Poem by Bob B


Opposition leader in RussiaAlexei Navalny sadly has died.Putin is surely rejoicing becauseNavalny had been a thorn in his side.In a remote prison that..
Good-bye, Tucker, Good-bye! (Part II)

Good-bye, Tucker, Good-bye! (Part II)

A Poem by Bob B


(This poem can be sung to the tune of the 1922 song "Toot…Toot…Tootsie, Good-bye.")Tucker,° can't you say when?You have done it agai..
Rain

Rain

A Poem by Bob B


(This poem is based on Poe’s poem “The Bells.”)I. (Initial rain)It’s the luscious sound of rain�"Gentle rain.How it see..
Something to Think About

Something to Think About

A Poem by Bob B


“This happened because that happened.”That’s what the Buddha is said to have said.It permeates the thousands of pagesOf Buddhist wri..
Truth-Seeking

Truth-Seeking

A Poem by Bob B


Allah, Jehovah, Brahma, Zeus… They're all the same to me And represent humankind's Quest to find a key-- A key that will u..
Putin's War Drags On

Putin's War Drags On

A Poem by Bob B


Putin's war drags on and on Since his forces invaded Ukraine. For two years now, Russian soldiers Have followed his orders. Imagine the p..