ODE TO REYNOLDS WRAP

by LaRue Watts

The turkey?  Delicious, upon the first day.
The second day?  Good, in it's own special way.
The third time re-heating went somewhat awry.
The fourth?  "Foiled again?' I heard the bird cry.
There wasn't a fifth time.  We gave up the fight.
And that was the best time with pizza all night.
Now, left-over pizza is what it's about.
I promise tomorrow I'll throw it all out.

THANKSGIVING GRACE

by LaRue Watts

A simple prayer is not too much.
You're merely saying "I'm in touch
With God who's given every blessing.
Thank you, Lord."  Please pass the dressing.

AMERICA

by LaRue Watts

Oh, pitiful for fears and lies
That hurt and cause great pain,
While imitation pious men
Self-righteously shall reign.
America, America
Forsaking God to see
The murdering of brotherhood
And land no longer free.
Send not your teeming masses now
But close the golden door.
America, America,
America no more.