Hi, I’m Karen. I’m the replacement reindeer for Blitzen in the number 7 slot on Santa’s sleigh. It seems old Blitzen fell of the wagon and nearly crashed the sleigh last Christmas. The job is a bitch, but I’m out of hay. Sometimes ya gotta do stuff to survive. The other coursers are someContinue reading “A Reindeer Named Karen”
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Line Camp Christmas
The cattle have all been fed, And Bowser’s lyin’ in his bed. The fire crackles in the stove, The hackamore is finally wove. He doesn’t have a Christmas pine, A tumbleweed will do just fine. Tinsel from store-bought smokes, Good enough for most cowpokes. Ornaments from cactus fruit, Strung upContinue reading “Line Camp Christmas”
Bad Mexicans
A Book that Could Be Banned As I read Bad Mexicans: Race, Empire, and Revolution in the Borderlands, I was reminded of the extraordinary efforts of the state of Arizona to ban the teaching of Mexican-American Studies by the Tucson School District. The conservative leaders of my state lived in fear of telling the truthContinue reading “Bad Mexicans”
Kilowatt
His name was Kent but we called him Kilowatt, ‘cuz the way that he danced was so damn hot. Jerry Lee’s piano was no match for him, And Kilowatt was his pseudonym. White Bucks and ducktails were all the rage, And America’s youth were on the rampage. Hot cars with Smittys were cruisin’ the drag,Continue reading “Kilowatt”
Bottom of My Glass
Now I don’t mean to sound so crass, But the world looks better through my glass. It puts a golden glow on all I see, When things aren’t what they should be. It offers me a better view, When I get to feelin’ blue. One more beer and I’ll be fine, Two or three wouldContinue reading “Bottom of My Glass”
Freedom’s Toll
The Bell of Freedom tolls no more, And no one knows what’s in store. Will they come for you or me? What happened to this land so free? Will our voices ne’er be heard? Must we parse every word? Though it seems this is the end, I wish you well my dear friend. LDT NovemberContinue reading “Freedom’s Toll”
The Age of Uncertainty
Karen an I are in the process of retrenching as we live out our remaining years while navigating troubled waters. We have recently arranged for in home care and assistance. Though a Godsend, we now find ourselves dipping into savings to get by. (Not to worry, barring an economic collapse, we should be fine.) WeContinue reading “The Age of Uncertainty”
Unbowed
A mournful bugle blows, For a soldier no one knows. Sent to foreign shores, To fight forgotten wars. The enemy on the flanks, With aero planes and tanks. The ammo running low, And nowhere left to go. They say he gave his all, Until the bastion’s fall. The white flag of surrender, Was the battle’sContinue reading “Unbowed”
Hollywood Marine
He was a Hollywood Matine, At the USO Canteen. Hung out with movie stars, With big old fancy cars. Smoked his Lucky Strikes, On bivouacs and hikes. He proudly wore dress blues, And made the hometown news. Had some medals on his chest, One proved he was the best. Hollywood was not for him, AndContinue reading “Hollywood Marine”
Better Angels
Our better angels have taken flight, Drifting off into the night. They have gone we know not where, Leaving us without a prayer. Oh, better Angels return our light. LDT Nov 9, ‘24 Main Menu: http://www.azrockdodger.com
Outlaws, Outrages and Outright Lies 