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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...

‘Autumn in Pennsylvania in 2023’: A Poem by Jeff Kemper

The Society
October 13, 2023
Poetry, Satire
12 Comments
. Autumn in Pennsylvania in 2023 In response to Susan Jarvis Bryant’s poem on "Autumn in Texas" If Autumn is a bummer down in Texas, Up north it casts forth some contrasting hexes. Fall has befallen us in...

‘Homage to the Cultural Contributions of Native Americans’ by Joseph S. Salemi

The Society
October 12, 2023
Poetry, Satire
38 Comments
. Homage to the Cultural Contributions of Native Americans Columbus bumped into this wondrous land— Out of his ships came a little band To offer up thanks on the golden sand. Chris found three things that...
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‘Uninvited Guest’: A Poem on Immigration, by Warren Bonham

The Society
October 12, 2023
Poetry, Satire
33 Comments
. Uninvited Guest A man came by my house one day. I smiled and said he couldn’t stay. He smiled right back and said “OK,” but then he didn’t go away. Instead, he walked right through my door and put...
poem/freeman/culture

‘The Number 235: The Fall’: A Bus Poem by Paul Martin Freeman

The Society
October 11, 2023
Poetry, Satire
11 Comments
. The Number 235: The Fall Sludge in extremis  ‘Twas on the 235 at Feltham Station, It happened in the very recent past, That Sludge began to think about salvation And how he really ought to find it...
poem/bryant/satire

A Poem on Alexa’s 2020 Election Fraud Analysis, by Susan Jarvis Bryant

The Society
October 8, 2023
Culture, Pantoum, Poetry, Satire
69 Comments
. Not Alexa's President a pantoum on the news story here “The real risk with AI isn't malice but competence.”  —Stephen Hawking Alexa says election fraud took place. She says the 2020 vote was...

‘Late Changes’ and Other Poetry by Russel Winick

The Society
October 4, 2023
Poetry, Satire
28 Comments
. Late Changes Though older people may proclaim __That they intend to change, One should by no means find it strange __If they remain the same. . . Reunion Conversations with dear, old friends sharing Key...
poem/bryant/satire

‘Victimhood & Narcissism’: Poems by Susan Jarvis Bryant

The Society
September 30, 2023
Poetry, Satire
48 Comments
. Victimhood & Narcissism . I. The Joy of Grief “To have a grievance is   to have a purpose in life” ---Alan Coren I bleat and beef with no relief. The joy of grief has served me well. I’m...
poem/anderson/satire

Poems in Imitation of Russel Winick, by C.B. Anderson

The Society
September 23, 2023
Poetry, Satire
14 Comments
. Regional Biases We’ve all eaten dinners on china, But China’s now eating our lunch. A supper in South Carolina Is home-cookin’, I have a hunch. . . Sexual Preferences Though a prince may turn into a...
poem/stellinga/satire

A Poem on Investigations into the Biden Family: ‘Joey’s Doomed!’ by Mark Stellinga

The Society
September 22, 2023
Poetry, Satire
13 Comments
. Joey’s Doomed! 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 his...
poem/cook/satire

‘Three Ways of Avoiding Reason’: A Poem by Sally Cook

The Society
September 18, 2023
Poetry, Satire
21 Comments
. Three Ways of Avoiding Reason . Ambivalence The man who doesn’t want a thing (And then he does) will tend to cling. Don’t importune him in his scene— Leave him alone, and in between Let moments that...
poem/bryant/satire

‘Dirge of the Dimwits’ and Other Poetry by Susan Jarvis Bryant

The Society
September 10, 2023
Poetry, Satire
39 Comments
. Dirge of the Dimwits  “Nothing in the world is more dangerous than   sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.”  ---Martin Luther King, Jr. We’ve reached the point of no return. __We hurtled...
poem/hollywood/satire

‘Have a Pity for War!’: An Anti-War Poem by David Hollywood

The Society
September 8, 2023
Poetry, Satire
25 Comments
. Have a Pity for War! Have a pity for war, When its friends are no more. All its chums gone away, With no one to slay, Left silent and calm, And no one to harm. It’s a destitute life In a world without...
poem/winick/satire

‘The Workaholic Takes Time Off’ and Other Poetry by Russel Winick

The Society
September 6, 2023
Poetry, Satire
12 Comments
. The Workaholic Takes Time Off Dear Partners: I apologize for having Less than normal time today. I have a wedding lunch at noon, But will stay free till then I pray. I’ll also be available At 2 if you...

‘On Professionally Hesitant Poets’ and Other Poetry Exercises by Joseph S. Salemi

The Society
September 3, 2023
Beauty, Education, Poetry, Satire
17 Comments
. On Professionally Hesitant Poets O, for a Muse of fire, that would ascend The brightest heaven of invention! —Shakespeare, Henry V Old Vergil guided Dante to the place Where uncommitted, opportunist...

A Poem on the New Round of ‘Covidiocy,’ by Susan Jarvis Bryant

The Society
August 31, 2023
Covid-19, Poetry, Satire
35 Comments
. Covidiocy a rondeau It’s coming back! The tyrants tack From tongues that twist and hearts that lack An honest song. It’s on the news--- Cruel rules for fools who suck up schmooze That oozes from each...
poem/bonham/satire

‘Broad Brush Art’ and Other Poetry by Warren Bonham

The Society
August 26, 2023
Poetry, Satire
14 Comments
. Broad Brush Art What’s considered great art isn’t static at all. There are always new trends that beguile and enthrall. We’ve had cave art, art deco, abstract and baroque. There was cubist,...
poem/bryant/satire

Poems on ‘Modern Times’ and Transgenderism by Susan Jarvis Bryant

The Society
August 24, 2023
Culture, Poetry, Satire
36 Comments
. Modern Times . I. The Cutting-Edge Misogynist He slams the bland and damned old-fashioned type--- Those tiresome dinosaurs born with a womb--- The sexless species of the XX stripe--- The sort he states must...
poem/tweedie/satire

‘Trump and Old Slow Joe’: A Poem by James A. Tweedie

The Society
August 23, 2023
Poetry, Satire
12 Comments
. Trump and Old Slow Joe Republicans and elephants go back a long, long way. The elephant that’s in the room is Donald Trump, today. But if it were a China shop I daresay Trump would be More “bull” than...
poem/winick/humor

‘Mosquitoes’ and Other Poetry by Russel Winick

The Society
August 23, 2023
Humor, Poetry, Satire
10 Comments
. Mosquitoes God designed the darn mosquito, But the reason’s nothing we know. Seems their less than epic purpose Is to bite our epidermis. . . The Left’s Vision for Future Transportation From much of...
poem/jobe/sestina

‘Crossing the Swamp’: A Sestina by Carey Jobe

The Society
August 16, 2023
Poetry, Satire, Sestina
10 Comments
. Crossing the Swamp After about an hour hiking the swamp, I knew. A week’s rains flooded out the trail. Tall sameness of pines stood round me. Stagnant water, coffee dark, spread before me. My new...
poem/winick/the environment

A Poem on John Kerry’s Private Jet and Other Poetry by Russel Winick

The Society
August 12, 2023
Culture, Poetry, Satire, The Environment
16 Comments
. The Jet Not Owned When climate czar John Kerry was chastised, For flying in his carbon-spewing plane, He angrily replied he’d never owned A private jet---he called that charge insane. It’s true---the...
poem/frank/satire

‘The Certainty of Kelly Green’: A Poem by Joshua C. Frank

The Society
August 7, 2023
Culture, Poetry, Satire
25 Comments
. The Certainty of Kelly Green My friend and I went to a coffee shop; She read her intricately crafted verse That proved that she alone was at the top Of all today’s poetic universe. She read her...
poem/peterson/satire

‘Snowflakes on the Campus’: A Satire by Roy E. Peterson

The Society
August 6, 2023
Poetry, Satire
18 Comments
. Snowflakes on the Campus Snowflakes on the campus. Snowflakes in the hall. Snowflakes were insulted. Watch the snowflakes bawl! “Political correctness was breached by someone mean!” See the melting...
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