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My Vow for the New Year--2022

A Poem by Bob B

Twenty twenty-one is now Behind us and we're moving on. But sadly we are starting out This brand new year with Omicron. Concerned ..

Another Carol for Christmas

A Poem by Bob B

I woke up and straightawayI felt the spirit of Christmas Day,Although the day was cold and grayOn Christmas Day in the morning.The memories of Christm..

No, That's Not for Me

A Poem by Bob B

Some people talk about the power of prayer.Although there's never a guarantee,That's their business to pray if they choose.But, frankly, praying's not..

Manchin° the No-Man

A Poem by Bob B

(This poem can be sung to the melody of "Frosty the Snowman," by Steve Nelson and Walter Rollins.)Manchin the no-manIs as proud as he can beWhen he ki..

Move Over, Delta!

A Poem by Bob B

Move over, Delta virus;There's a brand new bug in town.It goes by the name of OmicronAnd hopes that it won't let us down.It loves to travel and it mov..

Poem 1200

A Poem by Bob B

This poem's the twelve hundredth poem That I have "published" on my blog. For me, my poetry collection Is almost like a travelogue-- ..

Another COVID Christmas

A Poem by Bob B

The days feel wintry; nights are cold.We're trying to spread some holiday cheer.But once again it's a COVID Christmas--A little bit like the one last ..

God, Guns, and Gerrymandering

A Poem by Bob B

Gods, guns, and gerrymandering.That's the Republican Party today--At least a large, vociferous groupThat keeps progressive ideas at bay.White evangeli..

Interconnectedness

A Poem by Bob B

Oftentimes I wonder how lifeWould be if a single event from the pastHad been different or hadn't occurred.My whole life would have been recast.All tha..

Attempted Coup

A Poem by Bob B

Look at the ways--the despicable ways--That Trump tried to achieve his coupBy pressuring officials in GeorgiaWith a repeated turn of the screw.First, ..