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‘Textual Harassment’ and Other Poetry by Brian Yapko

The Society
February 27, 2024
Poetry, Satire
54 Comments
. Textual Harassment Now listen, Sunshine, I don’t mean to carp, But I’m the agent, pal. You’re just the writer. You’re smart, but “smart” means bupkis. Make a sharp Turn leftward, be a social...

A Poem on Pill-Popping and Other Poetry by Norma Pain

The Society
February 22, 2024
Poetry, Satire
31 Comments
. Puddleplat Place The pill-popping people of Puddleplat Place, __Were a very unhealthy lot. You could tell by the pained look on everyone’s face __That ‘blooming with health’ they were not. For every...

‘Crosses and Losses’ and Other Love Poems by Joshua C. Frank

The Society
February 14, 2024
Love Poems, Poetry, Satire
20 Comments
. Crosses and Losses I tried to write a poem to acclaim The passion flashing like a lightning strike Between a man and woman, though the same Return to normal from a single spike. It’s hard to say true love...

‘Off Switch’: A Poem by Warren Bonham

The Society
February 12, 2024
Poetry, Satire
36 Comments
. Off Switch My brain hurt every time I thought, so then I thought “I’d rather not.” I found the off switch to my brain and thought, “Why turn it on again?” Without my brain, but with my heart, at...

‘I See Dead People’: A Poem on Biden’s Gaffes, by Brian Yapko

The Society
February 8, 2024
Poetry, Satire
31 Comments
. . I See Dead People Don’t tell me that my mind’s no longer keen And that I should be in a nursing home. I’m still in charge, as sharp as a machine. For instance take that summit back in Rome: I chatted...

‘Proof of Climate Change’ and Other Poetry by Russel Winick

The Society
February 7, 2024
Poetry, Satire, The Environment
40 Comments
. Proof of Climate Change The proof of existential crisis climate change is seen In too much snow, too little snow, and all that’s in between. When yearly total snowfall veers from norms more than a...

‘A Pro Who Can Con’: A Poem by Mark F. Stone

The Society
January 31, 2024
Culture, Poetry, Satire
18 Comments
. A Pro Who Can Con “Truth” is whatever will further the movement. You’re “credible” if you are telling the “truth.” “School” is my method to inculcate values into the minds of our pliable...

‘Long List of Requirements’ and Other Poems by Russel Winick

The Society
January 17, 2024
Poetry, Satire
33 Comments
. Long List of Requirements The sweet and lovely woman sought __A man to call her own. She had lots of prerequisites __And kept them cast in stone. Some friends were worried such a list __Would court...

A Free Verse Poem Rewritten Into Formal Verse, and Other Poetry by Joshua C. Frank

The Society
January 14, 2024
Poetry, Rondel, Satire
18 Comments
. Fallen Hummingbird A formal-verse remake of a free-verse poem of the same name written by my mother on October 16, 2000, in memory of my grandmother Your hands, dear mother, on my mind have been— Your calm...

‘A Valedictorian’s Address at Harvard, about Claudine Gay’: A Poem by Joseph S. Salemi

The Society
January 5, 2024
Poetry, Satire
39 Comments
. A Valedictorian’s Address at Harvard, about Claudine Gay written at the request of Brian Yapko, and in deepest appreciation of Chris Rufo, who broke this story wide open We’re gathered here to say...
poem/tweedie/satire

‘Symbolic Expression’ and Other Poetry by Russel Winick

The Society
January 2, 2024
Beauty, Poetry, Satire
26 Comments
. Symbolic Expression As polar opposites these days,The liberals and conservativesExpress opinions different ways. They rarely ever are in sync,Since Liberals always say “I feel…,”Conservatives start...

‘Woke Christmas’ and Other Poetry by Joshua C. Frank

The Society
December 30, 2023
Culture, Poetry, Satire, Triolet
6 Comments
. Woke Christmas We dream of Christmas like we used to know, With Santa Claus and sleigh rides in the snow, Big families all together, super-sized, But leftist thinking has metastasized And each says,...

‘Goodwill Toward Men’: A Satire on the Pope, by Susan Jarvis Bryant

The Society
December 22, 2023
Poetry, Satire
40 Comments
. Goodwill Toward Men I’m reeling with the latest headline shock. The Mother of our Savior’s hit the skids. Her reputation’s on the chopping block--- Her wonder isn’t woke enough for kids. The pope...

‘Love Nibbles and Bites’: A Poem by Ken Gosse

The Society
December 22, 2023
Love Poems, Poetry, Satire
8 Comments
. Love Nibbles and Bites He saw she was sad; deep inside, he was glad. He smiled, quite mild, and said, “My dear child, you once were beguiled by a love that seemed wild and yet, you’re no fool, so...

On Poet Michael R. Burch’s Anti-Semitism and Attacks on Poets: An Essay by Joseph S. Salemi

The Society
December 14, 2023
Culture, Essays, Poetry, Satire
33 Comments
. Here We Go Again… by Joseph S. Salemi Oh dear… it looks like the hillbilly software salesman is having another moral fit. Michael R. Burch of Nashville Tennessee has posted more venomous comments about...

‘The Anarchist’s Wish’: A Poem by Warren Bonham

The Society
December 14, 2023
Poetry, Satire
12 Comments
. The Anarchist’s Wish “all the great men in the world and all the nobility could be hanged, and strangled with the guts of the priests” __---Jean Meslier, French “Priest” (1664–1729) “And the...

‘Fartgates: Of Biden and Kerry’ and Other Poetry by Daniel Rancio

The Society
December 13, 2023
Poetry, Satire, The Environment
2 Comments
. Fartgates: Of Biden and Kerry That climate crap (no pun intended)They’re pushing is so much projection,A bellywash that’s open-endedFrom an open-ended nether-section. The gasbags blather on and let...

On Harvard President Claudine Gay’s Recent Anti-Semitic Comments, by Russel Winick

The Society
December 9, 2023
Poetry, Satire
33 Comments
. A Harvard Education Who dares to say that Harvard in The present situation No longer is a purveyor of A top-notch education? Why even its own President Just now was taught to deem Free speech of great...

‘Greta Thunberg Meets the Emerald Queen’: A Poem by Evan Mantyk

The Society
December 8, 2023
Beauty, Poetry, Satire, The Environment
13 Comments
. Greta Thunberg Meets the Emerald Queen Part II of "The Emerald Queen: A Legend from the Future" One day through the forest leaves wafted her song, Attracting a young girl who wandered along, Who loved to go...

‘Unsocial Addictions’ and Other Poetry by Russel Winick

The Society
December 8, 2023
Culture, Poetry, Satire
7 Comments
. Unsocial Addictions Why do some people lie, brag, or act mean?It must pump them up, like a jolt of caffeine.But soon they come down, right to where they have been,And can’t get back up, till they do it...

‘If You Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter’ and Other Poetry by Joshua C. Frank

The Society
November 29, 2023
Epigrams and Proverbs, Found Poem, Poetry, Satire
21 Comments
. If You Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter If solidified oil with chemical clutter That helps it look yellow and tasty to eat Makes you think there’s no need to believe it’s not butter, You believe in...

‘You Might Be a Leftist Liberal Democratic Clone’ by Roy E. Peterson

The Society
November 28, 2023
Poetry, Satire
19 Comments
. You Might Be a Leftist Liberal Democratic Clone You might be a leftist liberal Democratic clone, If you think someone else should pay your student loan. You might be a leftist liberal Democratic jerk, If you...

‘A 2023 Survival Villanelle for Potentially Contentious Thanksgiving Gatherings’ by Susan Jarvis Bryant

The Society
November 23, 2023
Poetry, Rondeau, Satire, Villanelle
30 Comments
. A 2023 Survival Villanelle for Potentially Contentious Thanksgiving Gatherings Keep dinner chatter chirrupy and perky. Don’t prod the pachyderm that plods the room. Thank your candied yams you’re not a...
poem/wise/culture

A Poem for the 60th Anniversary of JFK’s Assassination, by Joseph S. Salemi

The Society
November 22, 2023
Poetry, Satire
18 Comments
. Interrogation at the Grassy Knoll: November 22, 1963 Who are you guys? We’re from the CIA. And you? I’m Lucien Sarti from Marseilles. What about you swarthy types? Who, us? We’re Cuban exiles, and we...
poem/stellinga/satire

‘Wishful Thinking’: A Poem on the Biden Family Criminal Investigation by Mark Stellinga

The Society
November 19, 2023
Poetry, Satire
12 Comments
. Wishful Thinking The “investigation” widens of the traitorous crimes the Bidens __are and have been guilty of for years, As liberal scum like CNN attempt to save his ass again, __he’s grappling with...

‘Fungible Assets’ and Other Poetry by C.B. Anderson

The Society
November 18, 2023
Beauty, Poetry, Satire
26 Comments
. Fungible Assets A pint’s a pound the world around. Now, lay your oars athwart the gunwales And let your aching muscles get some rest. Relieving strain on carpal tunnels, Your doctor says, is always for the...

Poems Based on Kamala Harris Speeches, by Jeff Kemper

The Society
November 15, 2023
Poetry, Satire
31 Comments
. Assorted Sonic Salads (i.e., Kamalisms) being the first installment of a repository of wisdom from the Vice President of the United States of America. Edited by Jeff Kemper . Space! Exciting insight cited...

‘Free Press’: A Poem on the Media, by Warren Bonham

The Society
November 9, 2023
Poetry, Satire
13 Comments
. Free Press Our founding fathers fought the fight __to conquer tyranny. Once won, the Congress met to write __new laws to keep us free. They knew that governments all gained __voracious appetites. To keep...

‘Israel: A Leftist’s Guide’ by David Whippman

The Society
November 9, 2023
Poetry, Satire
21 Comments
. Israel: A Leftist's Guide Hamas atrocities? Don't say a word,To point them out would be an act of treason.A level playing field? Don't be absurd.Make sure your slogans take the place of reason. Remember:...

‘Treasure in Heaven’: A Poem by Warren Bonham

The Society
November 7, 2023
Poetry, Satire
13 Comments
. Treasure in Heaven "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths...

‘The Democratic Party Dressed for Halloween’: A Poem by Roy E. Peterson

The Society
October 29, 2023
Poetry, Satire
34 Comments
. The Democratic Party Dressed for Halloween The Democratic Costume Party is held on Halloween With Hillary as Jezebel, the dangerous sleazy Queen. Joe Biden comes as Dracula, the vampire looking flushed, Who...

On Michael R. Burch, Poet and Editor of The HyperTexts: A Poem and Note by Joseph S. Salemi

The Society
October 23, 2023
Culture, Essays, Poetry, Satire
35 Comments
. Mike Burch Still Around? Good Lord, No… with apologies to J.C. Squire’s Ballade de l’Évolution Créatrice Strange beasts have gone to their reward— The snaky Gorgon and the Sphinx, The centaurs and...

‘Excusing Evil’: A Poem on Hamas Attacks on Israel by Warren Bonham

The Society
October 23, 2023
Culture, Poetry, Satire
21 Comments
. Excusing Evil A peaceful protest just took place, and some unlucky people died. Hamas just wanted more air space where at-risk kids could paraglide. As their kids soared, they saw a crowd, and they were...
poem/duncan/satire

‘The Life of the Party’: A Poem by Shaun C. Duncan

The Society
October 22, 2023
Poetry, Satire
19 Comments
. The Life of the Party The commissar, in his most common clothes, Patrols the margins of their conversations, And tries to feign that cheer which he so loathes, But is too cluttered with recriminations To...
poem/woodruff/satire

‘Be Careful What You Ask For’ and Other Poetry by Julian Woodruff

The Society
October 21, 2023
Poetry, Satire
21 Comments
. Be Careful What You Ask For “Genie, please make me a banana split.” Poof! “You are a banana split! Just feel yourself sliced down the middle. Doesn’t it feel cool, dear Tony? I’ve thrown out...

‘The Truth about Fall Colors’ and Other Autumn Poetry by C.B. Anderson

The Society
October 20, 2023
Alexandroid, Beauty, Humor, Satire
22 Comments
. The Truth about Fall Colors  I am October’s most submissive bitch, And just when I believed I’d struck it rich, The gold that hovered overhead was blown Away before I’d claimed it for my own. And now...

‘Avoidance’ and Other Poetry by Russel Winick

The Society
October 18, 2023
Culture, Poetry, Satire
19 Comments
. Avoidance I don’t sign up for group Zoom calls __With folks I know are boorish. I don’t go visit galleries __Where art is amateurish. I don’t make plans which likely will __Cause me to have to...

‘Words of Wisdom’: A Poem by Susan Jarvis Bryant

The Society
October 17, 2023
Poetry, Satire
22 Comments
. Words of Wisdom  “The only true wisdom is knowing  you know nothing.” ---Socrates She knows the what. She knows the why. __She knows the when and where. Her tireless tongue will testify __She knows...

‘A Petless State’ and Other Poetry by Mary Jane Myers

The Society
October 17, 2023
Culture, Poetry, Satire
14 Comments
. A Petless State after Katherine Philips' A Married State, 1664 A house with pets affords but little grace. The best of dogs or cats destroy the place. Note when you visit friends you can detect foul odors,...

‘A Leftist Rebukes Hamas’: A Satirical Poem by Joshua C. Frank

The Society
October 15, 2023
Poetry, Satire
35 Comments
. A Leftist Rebukes Hamas Hey, Hamas, you silly dolts, You need to mow down more adults. Keep fighting for your patch of sand, Since Jews do not deserve the land, But chopping off their babies’ heads And...
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