Bob B : Writing

On Saving Democracy

On Saving Democracy

A Poem by Bob B


There were times when we at least thoughtThe United States was deserving of praise.We served as a model for many nations.What has happened to those da..
Mother Goose Meets 2021

Mother Goose Meets 2021

A Poem by Bob B


(Based on "THERE WAS AN OLD WOMAN WHO LIVED IN A SHOE")~When Democrats mention the national debt,The Republicans panic and they get so upset.When THEY..
Crossing the Line

Crossing the Line

A Poem by Bob B


Attending school board and city councilMeetings to voice your opinion is fine.But when people intimidateAnd threaten officials, they've crossed the li..
What Are You Inferring or Implying?

What Are You Inferring or Implying?

A Poem by Bob B


It's not uncommon for some peopleTo misuse the words INFER and IMPLY.I don't know if I can clearlyExplain the difference, but I will try.When we want ..
BOO!

BOO!

A Poem by Bob B


Halloween is approaching, and soYou'd better watch out for spooks.Watch out for zombies and vampires and witches.Most of all watch out for kooks.Ghost..
Gaslighting

Gaslighting

A Poem by Bob B


Gaslighting: creating a falseNarrative in order to makePeople question reality--To change what's true into what's fake.Trump, for example, has perfect..
Hold on to Democracy°

Hold on to Democracy°

A Poem by Bob B


Oh, can you imagine a thing more bizarre?Strange things can happen but this is by farOne of the craziest stories I've heard.Call it outrageous, for th..
Shoo, Fly, Shoo!

Shoo, Fly, Shoo!

A Poem by Bob B


So disgusting: A pesky flyThat hangs around as if to say,"It doesn't matter HOW repulsiveYou find me; I am NOT going away."Intruding upon our privacy,..
Hope for Tomorrow

Hope for Tomorrow

A Poem by Bob B


(This poem can be sung to the melody of "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens and Eleanor Farjeon.)Vaccines are working. Evidence proves that.Let's not ..
What About "Hang"?

What About "Hang"?

A Poem by Bob B


"Hang" and "hang" are two different verbs-- One is strong; the other is weak. You'll often notice that they are misused When English spea..