Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Christmas and the Fiscal Cliff Mess

I usually leave poetry to the poets, but this fiscal cliff stuff at Christmas was irresistible If you can stand more verses, they are here. Also mentioned in the WSJ.






'Twas the night before Cliff Mess, and throughout the land,
Democrats, Republicans were taking a stand.
Their positions unwavering, intractably firm,
With donkey-like stubbornness or entrenched pachyderm.

But the public were hopeful all snug in their beds,
With visions of compromise alive in their heads.
“Come on!” said the people in frustrated dismay.
“Abandon this meaningless partisan fray”.........

20 comments:

Stina said...

This is hilarious. True, but hilarious!

Bossy Betty said...

Very good! You had me smiling AND nodding in agreement!

carol l mckenna said...

Unfortunately ~ truth in humor ~ A Creative Harbor ~ artmusedog and Carol ^_^

VBR said...

sometimes, when we are confronted with something that is disturbing, someone comes along and finds a way to help us smile and giggle a little, in spite of the cliff looming ahead!!!

Unknown said...

Your poem was great! Maybe they will all come to their senses? Thanks for visiting at my blog!

Cathy Kennedy said...

Oh how funny! You know, the two parties could balance the budget by simply STOP wasting our money on everything coming down the pike. What we, the American people, need are good old American coupon clipping housewives who know how to feed a family of 5 for pennies a week to bring everything together! Those boys (and girls) in Washington don't have a clue how to do it. Great 'C' post. Thanks for sharing!

debra said...

LOL this made my morning...too funny ( yep I went and read all of it )

Jim said...

I like your "C" post ~~ Did you ever fall off a cliff? I did and landed in a hole and had to spend the night until 'rescuers' came to get me.

We must hope and pray for rescue from all the cliffs our country may be headed for.
..

Hilary said...

Very clever. Thanks for the smiles. And thanks also for your visit to my blog.

Rocky Mountain Woman said...

Hah! Sad, I'm afraid, but oh so true!!!

Chatty Crone said...

I am with my friend Jim here - "We must hope and pray for rescue from all the cliffs our country may be headed for." Great poem by the way. sandie

aspiritofsimplicity said...

yes it all does get to be just a bit much if you ask me.

Unknown said...

What a fun poem filled with truth!

Kathleen said...

Delightful!

Jenny said...

Too Cool...

I will have to share this with Mr. Jenny, he will get a kick out of it...

Thanks for linking to the letter C...

A+

EG CameraGirl said...

Ha! Yes, it's time to compromise for sure. :)

Pam Beers. said...

This is excellent, Nick. The whole governmental system is full of...horse pucky.

Kızlık zarı said...

Such a wonderful post. Thanks for the share. It was very interesting and informative visit our website to know
Kızlık zarı
Genital estetik

Jenny said...

Just read this to my husband. And your Mayan post, too! He loved them!

Although I'm not quite as in love with the whole government at this exact moment.

Sigh.

Anonymous said...

I love it whenever people come together and share ideas.
Great blog, stick with it!

Also visit my web-site :: how to get more followers on instagram