Indefatigable am I! From the wretched dilapidated tenements to the soiled manicured banks of the Versailles Hear my cry! Left to their own devices the gilded wage masters will not comply Doth not their protestations for my benevolence in pursuit of profits their intentions belie? Consuming the political necessities for which my consignment to laborContinue reading “THOU DOTH PROTEST CONSUMER TOO LITTLE”
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Balloons Over Ferguson
Those making $400,000 who are subject to increasing taxes will still have their: housekeepers, drivers, cooks, dogwalkers, valets, landscapers, personal trainers, personal chefs and more; while there are millions of ordinary Americans who are struggling to put a roof over their heads and food on the table. The Republican Party has movedContinue reading “Balloons Over Ferguson”
The One
Feelings change Thoughts evolve Questions remain Problems solve Time leaves one certainty As it revolves You’ll be the One Who is Involved Copyright © Donald Reith
Check the Gale
The husband is the King According to the Bible Without Adam’s rib Would women be viable? I am certain Jonas pondered This exact same theme On his travails After eschewing his wife’s advice And ending up Marooned Inside the Whale’s entrails The moral of the Ancient tale? Before setting sail Check the Gale
My Dog Ate My Homework
My dog ate my homework He doesn’t know what he’s done He’s forced me to defend myself With what is essentially a pun I asked him why’d he do it He started licking his butt It angered me more This non-explanation For my rut I yelled at him fiercely Coupled with a mean stare HeContinue reading “My Dog Ate My Homework”
Thanksgiving Family Tradition
My sons eyes opened wide When I pulled on the slideOn the airplanes Opening door partitionI had took the time Without being sublimeTo explain the Reith Family’s Thanksgiving tradition Maybe he had thought it pure jest His bulging eyes processedAs his parachute opened His twisting face wore a look of derisionHis body had spun HisContinue reading “Thanksgiving Family Tradition”
Inner Universe
Close your eyes And you will findConsciousness reigns Inside the mindThe Physical world Has many lawsYou trump them allWhen you ask Because?A computer can computate Different algorithms But it simply can’t Make complex decisionsThe Universe resides In your own mindFind the Light And you will shine
If Wishes Were Horses
If wishes were horses Than beggars might ride Then men would not intend To be as lions Vanquishing another’s pride If wishes were horses Than beggars might ride Then men Would be the Emperor penguin Braving the winter cold To stand by his hatchling’s side If wishes were horses Than beggars might ride Then sinContinue reading “If Wishes Were Horses”
Black Friday
When the dark moon arisesAnd the neon signs Beckon you to stare Do you venture out Into this strange Consumer shopping world Where ravenous shopping zombies Await if you dareIt is only for the very bold And strongest Those who can get pushed around Without the slightest of care But if you make it throughContinue reading “Black Friday”
Flies
Imagine being surrounded By fliesBig surprise I surmiseNow Imagine Being getup In a doo-doo disguiseWhich wouldn’t be wiseSeeing that your surrounded by fliesOf various size With Big Eyes That MultipliesAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!Does anyone hear my cries!Copyright © Donald Reith | Year Posted