Monday, February 21, 2011

On Presidents' Day

I wake up in the morning
Happy for the celebration
On this holiday for those who
Have been leader to our nation

I shower and brush my teeth
With admiration in my heart
On this holiday for those who
Kept the job from ripping them apart

I put on my reserved shirt
With Chester Arthur on my chest
On this holiday for those who
In office the world did test

Yet my family is at the beach
Without respect to this day
Just one off from school and work to them

Who has said a word to celebrate
Without the advertisement of sale
For a presidentially worthy mattress or computer

Washington must be displeased
Adams and the others too
Right celebration of Presidents' Day
Has completely fallen through

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Some things are worth fighting for

Some things are worth fighting for
But I don't know how
I haven't the tactics
I haven't the skills
I haven't the way

I have the strength to fight
But with no means
What can I do
But take that fiery punch