Katrina
The waters rose up
Burying the Big Easy
With ineptitude

Iraq
Premises are false
Intelligence was faulty
Too many were killed

Torture
With waterboarding
The Constitution was drowned
In Guantanamo

Taxes
The rich get richer
Everyone else pays for it
Bankrupts a nation

9-11
After the planes hit
We chased those who attacked us
But invaded Iraq

January
Starts with a hangover
Then endless snow and cold temps
Winter never ends

February
Black History Month
The shortest month of the year
Who came up with that?

March
In like a lion
Then drinks a lot of green beer
Leaves like a lamb

April
The blossom of spring
Renewal brings hope for year
Tax Day takes it away

May
Time to mow the yard
Watch out for the dog poop, oops
Sneakers ruined again

June
Graduation time
Eager youngsters heading out
To be crushed by life

July
Time for vacation
Wish I could romp in the surf
No oceans nearby

August
“It is not the heat”
Hell yes it is. It’s damn hot
Happy Birthday, Phil

September
School back in session
Children learning the three R’s
When not texting friends

October
Leaves turning color
Roving bands of costumed kids
Demanding sugar

November
Savor Thanksgiving feast
What do cranberries do all year
But wait for their fate

December
Happy Holidays
Another trip around the sun
Time to do it again