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Zoom, Zoom, Zoom Went the Virus

A Poem by Bob B

(This poem can be sung to the melody "Clang, Clang, Clang Went the Trolley," by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane and sung by Judy Garland.)With my question..

To Have Their Cake and Eat It, Too

A Poem by Bob B

It seems as though our friends on the RightAre still eager to pursuePolicies that show that they wantTo have their cake and eat it, too.Take taxes, fo..

I Was Like...

A Poem by Bob B

"I was like, Wow, THAT is crazy!He was like, There's no parallel.I was like, That is SO bizarre.He was like, Yeah, what the hell?"So I was like, Why d..

FOOLS: A RAP

A Poem by Bob B

Every day it seems that we hear on the newsThat someone else has a few loose screws:Anti-vaxxers causing disruptions on our planes.Trying to be obnoxi..

Keep Dancing

A Poem by Bob B

You're at a party when--déjà vu--The music changes from out of the blue.You might miss a step, but whatever you doKeep dancing.Meteorolo..

Appalling News

A Poem by Bob B

Nonsense from the folks on the RightContinues to plague us every day.It's as though we're all on a stage,Caught in the midst of a nihilist play.A Texa..

It's a Female's World

A Poem by Bob B

It’s a female’s world. Well, for emus it is. Once her egg's been laid, The rest of the work is HIS. Her mate, who's alrea..

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

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

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..