CHARTULA

Could you investigate what is embodied in
House Bill 2847? What is buried in
A measure supposed to take effect this July,
Rumored to be another of Obama's sly
Tricks versus our nation's compliant populace,
Unwary of what he hides in his carapace...?!
Let basic check and balance barriers scatter,
A Constitution on paper doesn't matter...!?

ARPEGGIO

Am I receiving a message for our leaders, Lord,
Regarding the Nigerian schoolgirls:- "Belay the sword...!"
"Pursue Boko Haram and Abubakar Kefau,
"Entice them with kid gloves, shelve iron fist and sharp claw,
"Give in to the kidnappers' greed for more currency;
"Get the girls back unharmed thru gentle diplomacy."
Indeed, vengeance is not by us to wreak, only by You.
Our hope--no imbroglio, just a light arpeggio...

WHY NOT NOW?

Why not give veterans a much better health card?
Helping them now, not later, should not be too hard;
You'll investigate...when will it end? Months ahead!
"No need for grass when your horse is already dead!"
Our wounded and/or ill soldiers need timely care;
To let them languish until they die is UNFAIR!
No soldier coming home from the wars is unscarred;
Our nation's help should never be delayed nor barred.
Whoever fudged our vets' "waiting time" should be tarred!

AWAKE

A failed socialist State's gambit
Will, I hope, jolt Barack a bit.
A 'level field' is just a dream;
Karma disallows such a scheme;
Each soul must cross his assigned stream.

UNDAUNTED

Undaunted by crises after crises occurring,
Not seemingly troubled by low approval scoring,
Determined to look 'cool' despite widespread disarray;
Accountability whitewashed and hidden away,
Uncover more bureaucratic delays and abuse--
No action until investigation 'ends'; No use
To 'whistleblow'; No relief from a regime inept...
Expect us:- To trash the "leading from behind" concept,
Dismiss amateurs; Righteous leaders, we will accept!

JUBILANT

Jubilant Republicans toast to the Democrats' defeat;
Underdog conservative candidates in last elections
Bludgeoned their rivals; Hence, the GOP's vict'ry is complete?
I think not. VA bureaucrats hid dilatory actions;
Lame duck's failed policies are still firmly in place, case by case.
And the nation's economy is obviously in malaise.
Now is the time for all parties to unite and compromise;
To be jubilant while poor Uncle Sam suffers is unwise.

GOD KNOWS

Got lost in our asphalt jungle
Or caught in a tangled bungle?
Don't mumble excuses, don't spin;
Knots can be slashed, you can still win...
No need for prevarication:-
Our God has an apt solution;
Whenever there is Injury,
Seek His Help--His Right Remedy!

("Ubi injuria, ubi remedia.")

APPEARANCES

A few graceful strokes with a piece of chalk
Portrayed my lady's face which seemed to talk;
Perhaps her pout meant she was peeved with me,
Emblazoned there where only I could see--
A few chalk lines on my workroom's blackboard,
Retracing what my mind had underscored...
A shoulder-length fall of tresses cov'ring
Nearly one eye, yet I keep discov'ring,
Compelled by my own imagination,
Ethereal soul mate since our creation--.
Sent by God to be my inspiration...

LET'S GO

Let us flee from San Frenetic,
Experience a day of magic,
Take a walk among Napa's vines,
Sip some of their assorted wines.
God gave us this day to enjoy...
Our daily gift He does deploy!

TRAVELLER

Tread gently on the fabric of space-time;
Remember brute footprints endure in slime...
A raging bull can gore and trample all,
Vitriolic hate can dig a deep pitfall.
Engage the challenges of Time Present
Like an artist displaying his talent;
Let soft melodies from your heartstrings play,
Enthrall other pilgrims on Life's roadway.
Repulse Hatred, let Love alone hold sway!

UNCLE SAM

Unless Uncle Sam's so-called leaders unite,
No well-intentioned measure can pass to fight,
Control, and ultimately halt the tide
Looming to drown us all in debt; Woe betide!
Expect the collapse of the U.S. dollar
Soon, if Uncle can not climb up the pillar
All the way back to less fettered laissez faire...
May the powers-that-be ACT NOW, that's my pray'r!

MOTHER'S DAY

My mother came to visit me last night;
On May 11th, she flew in to call,
To see if we are all doing all right.
Her wings were brown with flow'ry strands of white.
E'en though she did not speak one word at all,
Reading her mind is easy to recall.
She cautioned that I as a Truth-Seeker
Definitely must be humbler, meeker.
As always, she came disguised as a moth;
Yes, Mom, God's Holy Light attracts us both....

RELIGION

'Religion', per many unbelievers,
Encourages a host of deceivers...
Let not human frailty lead you astray;
Ignore misinterpreters who betray
God's Omnipotence and Divine Mercy;
If Satan seeks to spread hate and travail,
Our Lord will surely act to quell, you'll see--
No evil deed or tenet can prevail!

(2.) SERPENTS

Some prideful mullahs brazenly proselytize,
Espousing barbaric action to globalize
Religious doctrines of Islam; They justify
Poison gas use so those who oppose them will die,
E'en if civilians and children are included!
Now this madness requires countervailing action.
True Islam seeks Peace; 'Terrorists' are deluded.
Stamp out Hate lest there be widespread conflagration!