So Close and Yet So Far
This essay discusses the Semiquincentennial celebration and compares it with Fourths of Years gone by.
Drawing
A poem on redistricting, the drawing of new districts to serve the ruling party's political purposes, with the blessing of the Supreme Court and with …
Attempt
A poem describing the swirling emotions on and offline provoked by the attempted assassination of President Trump at the dinner for the press. …
Approaching May 1st, 2026, Anniversary of The Great Fire, Jacksonville, FL
A poem about a very dry spring in Florida which calls to mind the terrible fire which consumed Jacksonville early in the 20th century.
Smiles
This poem analyzes the loss of reputation of the US in the eyes of its closest allies, and the attitude it projects, about that loss.
Bread and Butter
This poem is a response to the claim by politicians, that "bread and butter" issues are the most important ones to the most people. It questions …
Doubt & Definitions, 3 am, Ancient City
A poem about doubt and definitions at 3 am in the Ancient City of St Augustine while mulling over a glorious day of PoetFest 2026. Written with the …
Hostages
A poem describing two incidents where presidents were called upon to rescue "hostages" with very different outcomes.
Raven
A poem nearly as dire as Poe's own Raven, pointing out the attraction of such birds to shiny objects. By Andrea LeDew.
Democracy is Slow
A poem in which Technology is likened to mice and Democracy is likened to a slow, hibernating bear.
Some Will Die
A poem describing some of the more callous words and acts such as some will die, which have punctuated the US entry into war.
State of War
Poem on the commencement of the War in Iran and the contradictory and fragmented word associations that come to mind.