Month: July 2023

I’ve been cogitating recently about November, 24
It currently appears most likely ‘twill be Biden versus Trump
It’s possible there might well be another candidate
Disgruntled Democratic youth could offer up a different slate
But that I doubt, as truth comes out, just two men on the stump
I’ve had, however, premonitions likely what may be in store

With empathy I sense the stress that Trump must surely feel
Indictment after damned indictment, trials will fill his days
His legal troubles hanging o’er his head while he campaigns
He truly feels a victim, though financially he gains
His loyal MAGA followers are with him, come what may
That he be POTUS is a must to keep him out of jail

And inwardly he knows his chance of winning, pretty slim
His citizen militia largely languishing in prisons
And most of his advisers, legal battles, too, they face
So what is Trump to do so to avoid this huge disgrace?
Now this is where I harken back to view my premonition
That somewhere in the coming year his stress will get to him

He’ll end up in the hospital; heart failure or a stroke
All litigating and campaigning screeching to a halt
With blaming fingers pointing elsewhere, other than themselves
Elections and the grind of justice stymied by Trump’s health
I doubt if there’s plan B or C that triggers by default
Let’s hope my premonition’s wrong; ‘‘twas just a mental joke

7/23/2023

It’s said of all politics, local they be
‘Though most Poelitics have national themes
This is an exception. In my neighborhood
I answered the door, this bright couple there stood

It was city councilman Paul Cunningham
He and his wife, his constituents to meet
Canvassing door-wise “to know who I am”
It takes dedication in one-oh-five heat

Dedication describes him; accomplishments many
A lifetime of service: the nation and Ward Two
Of Tucson where I live. My vote and my money –
Important it is to support local too

And that is my message, vote local and state
And know whom you’re voting for, what are their views
It’s they who most impact your day-to-day fate
Do read local papers and get local news

6/8/2023