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.

Friday, March 30, 2012

Candidate Clerihews

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Governor Mitt Romney
Eats grits of hom'ny
If you make them with cheese
They're sure to please.
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Governor Mitt Romney
In 2012 anno dom’ni
It’s likely he’ll be
The GOP’s nominee
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Senator Santorum
Has a sense of decorum
That comes straight from God.
Don't you think that is odd?
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Speaker Newt Gingrich
Tends to distinguish
Himself in debates
‘Though some facts he misstates.
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Doctor Ron Paul
Is the strangest of all.
He's for a standard of gold
Like in days of old
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President Obama
Met Dalai Lama
It is said that he pled
For some peace in his head.
Posted by Doggerelo at Friday, March 30, 2012

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