poem about current events

  • Mr. Rogers (on the death of Charlie Kirk)

    I’m not the neighbor Mr. Rogers knew I could be When I refuse to grieve For a man who openly mocked empathy. A man who reduced lives to a price To be paid for his right to bear arms. “To be a neighbor”, Rogers taught us, Is to forgive and be kind. But I can’t

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  • Pennies

    Pennies

    Saving pennies will add up If given enough time, But hard earned penies don’t bring luck When 2 cents cost a dime. While we’re all pinching pennies In order to survive, Billionaires spend millions To buy and sell our lives.

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  • A Day in the USA

    A Day in the USA

    Wake up in the morning, Pour a cup of coffee, Sip it while you calculate  The price of your eggs. Return to office mandate, An 8-to-5 in corporate, Got to grin and bear it, You’ve got bills to pay.  Work hard, show some muscle. Pick up a side-hustle. No rest for the wicked. No use

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