Travesty Poems - Poems about Travesty

I am far away from home in a land that is now foreign to me I go outside at just the right moment and I see the moon high in the clear sky And the sun setting in the background saying good night But it is a travesty... I miss my home and I miss my views Here the sun...

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Some of ?? water your drinkin; Just short of dirty dingy-stinkin; Wise old owl ball headed shavin; Goats and chickens wrestling, misbehavin; Travesty tapestry 7/19/24 Written words by James Edward Lee Sr 2024 ...

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Sham(e) full travesty regarding fourth of July celebration American independence day linkedin severance from English crown Continental Congress representatives parlayed courtesy thirteen original colonies yielding Declaration of Independence immediately rendered null and void established vassalage courtesy British rule. Fast forward two hundred and forty six years Indigenous nations, people of color, and so called illegal immigrants still yoked to the whims of White Anglo Saxon Protestant, (albeit...

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the jury returned a guilty verdict missing the mark wide a ripple of excitement a murderous indictment lady justice died innuendo without a shred of proof ---------- An Arkquain, 1/2/3/4 5/7/7/5 4/3/2/1, with the only other requirement being end rhymes on the 7-syllable lines...

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A survey by “Rolling Stone” Is so inconceivable... Celine Dion The world renowned Quebec chanteuse Was not included on the list Of 200 of the world's greatest singers Even Miley Cyrus was ranked above Celine Seems like a major “fault pas” to me In fact, it's downright absurd...

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Once it seemed my consciousness sailed upon a sea in a time when the world was in a state of serenity. Troubles loomed then, but were perfumed with smiles, and although the journey in life had its share of trials, my sails were filled with hope, my travels sun-kissed, for there was a brotherhood of man that did exist. But on...

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Our country's history Soured by a presidency For thee I mourn. Land where so many died Because of foolish pride Trump's faults I must deride With words of scorn. Stripped of our liberty Mocked as a travesty, For thee I weep. Tears fell across the land Four years in his command, Democracy was banned. Mayhem ran deep. Covid germs filled the air "Drink bleach," he did declare. Then sent a throng. Treason......

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Sham(e) full travesty regarding fourth of July celebration American independence day linkedin severance from English crown Continental Congress representatives parlayed courtesy thirteen original colonies yielding Declaration of Independence immediately rendered null and void established vassalage courtesy British rule. Fast forward two hundred and forty six years Indigenous nations, people of color, and so called illegal immigrants still yoked to the whims of White Anglo Saxon Protestant, (albeit...

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I have lived through times of economic depression Seen my country triumph over Japanese aggression, Observed the demise of Russian communism And seen great strides in undoing systemic racism. I recall the first passenger jet flight from coast to coast Of our space exploits and landing on the moon we boast, I remember the first computers, the first cell phones And now,...

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A kaleidoscope of transcendent rhythms Envelop my soul from the well-spring of a mystical and majestic refrain. Notes exalted in the heart of the awakened one Only to be extinguished by the cruel masters of memory and time, which give way to a dystopian perspective incessant and ominous in its vexation. The purposeful formation of songs leave an indelible mark upon a...

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How can they lament their injustice in a divided land While seeking to undermine fundamental truths Would mock the central tenets of our democracy Would steal from common folk their right to ballot While seeking to undermine fundamental truths White nationalists, Proud Boys, scoffing at decency Would steal from common folk their right to ballot Make a travesty of the core values...

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Context, Boer War , South Africa The Battle for Spion Kop Slag van Spioenkop Ladysmith , Natal 23 January 1900 British forces under the command Sir Redvers Buller Dug in to take the higher ground on Spion Kop In order to engage the Boer army encircling below Lead by General Louis Botha The rest is written down in history, folklore and infamy And a famous football club's...

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Disbarred from the encompassing Travesty... Color TVs and refrigerator Combined together makes ice pictures Filled with yellow ketchup mustard Contemplating something Distorted glass melting diamond rings Frozen displaced clutter Washing machine wringer Dolphins laughing there're such singers Lastingly... Encompassing from disbanded Travesty disbarred 8/21/19 Written words by James Edward Lee Sr 2019©...

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In the Midst Of a Travesty Dwells Your Insanity...

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who rolled the dice... how did i get my dad-in-law in the divorce… as my husband’s checked out due to the achoo dispensation box now i’m dishing out errands for “dear old pop” who rags on me for gargoyle tea as he coughs up jokes and pokes fun at my lot i tap my darling’s shoulder and he rolls over in bed taking his own temperature of one...

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