The poet William Stafford set himself the task of writing a poem a day. When someone asked him what he would do when his poem-of-the-day wasn't very good, he replied "I simply lower my standards." In order to increase output, the bar here is set at a low level - the point of this is to have some fun with current events and politics. I welcome contributions and comments. Now you can also follow Doggerelo on Twitter (@doggerelo). Because of continuing medical problems, I'm no longer able to post a poem-a-day. I'll continue to post poems, but at a reduced frequency, so please stay tuned.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Sufferin' Santorum

You may have missed this quotation from Rick Santorum last fall, talking about how government programs like food stamps and housing assistance make children feel  like “they’re entitled to so much”: “Suffering, if you're a Christian, suffering is a part of life. And it's not a bad thing, it is an essential thing in life ... There are all different ways to suffer. One way to suffer is through lack of food and shelter and there's another way to suffer which is lack of dignity and hope…” 

Suffer the little children to suffer
It’s really good for them.
Suffering’s just a part of life
It’s not something to condemn.
So kids, if you’ve no food or shelter
And you think you won’t survive,
Just buck up and count your blessings,
Keep dignity and hope alive
And don’t take handouts from the liberals
It’s sure to make you feel
Entitled to a decent life
And that’s just not for real.

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