Tag Archives: rhyme

Ode To: Why Do I Even Bother?

So much to share and disseminate, but nobody looks or listens;Why do I rack my brain while sweat on my brow glistens?Is it worth it each week on Saturday night to be sittin’,Figuring how the thoughts in my head should … Continue reading

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Ode to Philly’s Cyclone Alley

Don’t know whether to blame the weather on climate change or not,That’s a politically sensitive issue like if we should legalize pot;The left says yes and the right says no,But does anyone really know which way to go? Those nasty … Continue reading

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Ode for the First of June 2019

Another week has passed us by,May turned into June, my, oh my.Soon it will be the 4th of July,Followed by the dog days of August to make me sigh. Racking my brain for something to write,For my weekly tirade due … Continue reading

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Ode to Tax Day and Ticks

Must be slacking,No need for reacting,Got my taxes done way ahead of time,Well, make that six days before the deadline. Used to wait until the last minute,For my anxiety to be remitted,By getting the income-tax envelope postmarked by midnight every … Continue reading

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Ode to Whatever

Didn’t know what to write about,For my weekly rant and rave,Deciding not to yell and shout,Inscribing a poem instead. Who wants to read a litany of complaints,Penned faithfully by yours truly every week?How did Andy Rooney get away with it,Every … Continue reading

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Ode to Being Ignored

I’ve been wondering as of late, Why is it that my Social Media posts do not rate, Nary a like or retweet, share or comment? How I wish for a little acknowledgement. Fortunately friends occasionally impart, With a heart, or … Continue reading

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Ode to Uncanniness

What is it about thee? A penchant to look past and not see me; Observing only what thou wishes to be, Expressing admiration predominately, When complimentary to thy own bland cup of tea. Ignorance is thine, Self-pity is mine, Time … Continue reading

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Satan Now Wears an Asbestos Hat: An Ode to the Summer That Never Quit:

Having had a good time at ranting and rhyming during a prior entry, I thought it would be fun to do it again; but this time, using the theme of this blisteringly hot weather that has plagued us in the … Continue reading

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