4.30.20 – Emissionary Position

In Xanadu, Kubla Khan declares
“No more leaving, for the air
That escapes the stricken ones
Is poisonous.” He said this once
Eight weeks ago, or so it seems.
Due to the isolating means
In which we must separate
There is no time. There is no date.
Though good can from staying home
Like restoration of ozone.
Emissions will reduce this year!
From your homes, sing and cheer!
I tell you now, for what it’s worth,
We are helping out our Mother Earth.

Inspired by Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s “Kubla Khan

4.24.20 – Drafting Up Dreams

Last night
A group of boys
Younger than me (oy vey)
Were granted a chance
At fulfilling their dreams—
They are just kids.
A Joe from Ohio,
A coupl’a Buckeyes,
A.T. from GA,
A Hawaiian and Herbert
Round out the top six.
A number of ball catchers,
Swatters, and snappers
Came off the board from teams
Making their picks.
There was much Love
To be found in the first round of the NFL Draft.
BUT NOT A SINGLE BADGER!
Makes me furious…