Some Really Bad Poetry

It’s about to storm.

Big. Loud.
The kids are breaking markers.
Grandparents like to indulge.
Parents do not.
The dog is eating a stuffed bunny.
I’m out of Calgon.
No wine sales on Sundays.
I wish I knew Morse Code.
I’d signal for a white chocolate mocha.
And a hot Italian boy to feed me biscotti.
S-O-S, suckers!
The end.
I’m sorry.

on the eve of a new year I share with you a poem

This is a simple poem – and not really about The New Year at all. But, it feels fitting and reminds us all, as we need it, to give thanks for what we have.

Lord, for the erring thought
Not into evil wrought:
Lord, for the wicked will
Betrayed and baffled still:
For the heart from itself kept,
Our thanksgiving accept.
-William Dean Howells

Happy New Year from the hooey!critic family. Be safe. Be blessed. And, we’ll see you in ’10.