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Elon

Elon makes electric cars, Elon sends rockets to Mars. Elon has a mighty ego, but he is such a zero. Elon bought a media platform, now it is a real shit storm. He brought back tЯump’s allies, they promoted his election lies. Suspended those who tracked his plane, then treatedContinue reading “Elon”

Library Rat

He lives beneath the stacks, with Orwell and Wilde for snacks. From grade school up to college, he’s gnawing at knowledge. Thirty-two volumes of reference, digested without much deference. Carnegie is his greatest hero, but to E-books he gives a zero. He shredded nearly half of Shakespeare, to build aContinue reading “Library Rat”

Riverwalk

There is a place that I know, Where the gentle breezes blow. Lying just below the street, The river is such a treat. The fragrance of the flowers, The cypress tree that towers. The warbler sings his joyful song, As two lovers stroll along. People dine by candle glow, As waiters hustle to and frow.Continue reading “Riverwalk”

Mountain Men/Fur Trade Bibliography

I have recently been reading everything I can about the era of the Mountain Me and the fur trade in the American west. There are dozens of modern books that can fully inform one on this topic, but why not use original sources? Thanks to Amazon, E-books and and some dedicated volunteers who convert crustyContinue reading “Mountain Men/Fur Trade Bibliography”

Sam’s Place

Just hangin’ around, West Des Moines town, I’m feelin’ down and I’ve got a frown. I see the sign, drinks, beer and wine, make me feel fine, at least I am tryin’. Sat on a stool, tried to look cool. some drunk old fool, stinks like a mule. Brewery’s on strike, there’sContinue reading “Sam’s Place”

A Double Dose of You

I’ve crossed plain and desert, to the ocean shore. I’ve topped the shining mountain, seen the eagle soar, Been lonely in the city and welcomed at a shack, seen places that’ll never, ever want me back. But, I’ve had the pleasure of a love that’s true, all I really needed was a double dose ofContinue reading “A Double Dose of You”

Angel Eyes

Did you ever fall in love, by the candlelight, with only the flicker, to drive away the gloom? Lost in the beauty of, an angel in the night, and drifting ‘round her, the aroma of perfume. Were you still afraid, when the mariachis played? Looking at those eyes, how did they tantalize? Did your marchContinue reading “Angel Eyes”

Ejected

Beaten defeated, he says he’s mistreated, His bridges all crossed, the loser who lost. It ain’t his fault, he’ll never halt, He don’t know why, he told the Big Lie, S ays he’s not done, he’s gonna’ run. He should feel dejected, ‘cuz he got rejected. LDT November 12, ’22

Devotion

It was 1950 and Korea was frozen, an epic battle Marines call Chosin. The First Marine Division was there for a fight, but soon they noticed that somethin’ weren’t right. Chinese to the front, Chinese to the rear, they gotta’ get out with all of their gear. From Koto-Ri to safety theContinue reading “Devotion”

An Arizona Apology

My apologies to friends around the nation concerning the slow tallying of Arizona’s vote. We are traditionally a Red state and the legislature makes the rules for voting and counting. All Arizonans love the convenience of early voting. (One of our Secretary of State candidates would end that even though he uses it himself.) TheContinue reading “An Arizona Apology”