Dr. Sleep Limerick

The latest masterpiece by Stephen King.

I bought Stephen King's latest book

And thought that I'd take a quick look.

Good Lord, he can write...

Which may cause a fight;

I can't put it down now to cook.

The New England Patriots: 3 and 0

Kenbrell Thompkins caught 2 touchdown passes in yesterday's 23-3 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (Photo/SportstalkFlorida.com)

Patriots looked better yesterday (to my relief).

Still, New England could have saved themselves a lot of grief

If they'd kept Wes Welker but, of course, it's too late now

And Bill Belichick still finds a way to win somehow.

Patriots are 3 and oh and starting to improve;

Thompkins and Tom Brady have begun to find their groove,

Hooman's showing promise, Ridley didn't drop the ball.

Meanwhile, Amendola's hurt...  A shocker?  Not at all.

I guess I'll stop harping on that...  Really, what's the point?

Brady always finds new wide receivers to anoint.

Wish they'd made things easier for him but, who's to say?

Maybe he prefers to break in rookies, every day.

Putin's Biker Gang

President Vladimir Putin and one of his new friends; "The Surgeon." (Photo/YLE.FI)

Thundering down Russian roads with Slavic sturm und drang,

Riding Harley Davidsons, comes Putin's biker gang.

Night Wolves' reputation has been generating fear,

Like our own Hells Angels on their motorcycles here.

Even though they've been accused of organizing crime

Putin likes to ride with them when he has got the time.

Unlike Mr. Putin, who is not a fan of shirts,
They all wear black leathers 'cause a road rash really hurts

I know he's a macho guy who doesn't like "the gays,"

But his choice of comrades has continued to amaze

Critics who insist that's not what leadership is like;

Pointing out that Mr. Putin's riding on a trike.

(Photo/VeteransToday.com)

Apple Picking

Going to the apple orchard; hope to pick some Macs.

Fresh picked apples in the Autumn? They're my favorite snacks.

Tart and crisp and red and green and ripened on the tree;

And, at Parlee Farms, they let you eat a Mac for free.

I know they have other kinds of apples at the farm - 

Honeycrisps and Cortlands - those have got a certain charm.

(Do not like Delicious apples; I don't think they are.)

Since the town of Tyngsboro's a short ride in my car...

And I have a craving and it's such a lovely day

Dr. Seussilitis symptoms won't stand in my way.

I will skip the petting zoo; I'll skip the hay-bale maze

But, their tractor ride is nice on warm September days.

Washington Navy Yard Shootings... Here We Go Again

Cue the scary music that announces Breaking News;

(Thanking God that you weren't standing in the victims' shoes)

Watching as they tally up the injured and the dead.

Speculating; 'What was going through the shooter's head?'

Just another killing spree; this time the Navy Yard.

Proving that we're never safe; not even with a guard.

With a semi-automatic, one could hardly miss.

Wonder what the NRA's response will be to this.

Useless thoughts and prayers go out to those Alexis shot;

All who will be suffering - long after we've forgot.

Just like all the other names and faces from the past.

Sadly, I can guarantee that they won't be the last.

The Boston Red Sox Swept the New York Yankees

Hail to the coach. (Photo/wikipedia.com)

Red Sox teams do better with their players acting weird.

Once they used to "Cowboy Up"; today they wear a beard.

Played together as a team and "Poof!" they're number one.

They don't need a high-priced star when they're all having fun.

Yankees didn't have much fun this weekend, I'm afraid;

Swept by Boston's Red Sox in the series they just played.

Wish that I could thank the Sox and show how much I care...

Sadly, I'm a woman who can not grow facial hair.

Want to show appreciation for the year they've had.

Do not think I'm taunting.  (That will make the sports gods mad.)

I am just so happy, now that Farrell's in command,

I can't seem to help it.  Hope the sports gods understand.

Dear Patriots... I Told You So

(Photo/CBSSports.com)

All the rain that Denver's getting? It's New England's tears.

Danny Amendola's out, confirming our worst fears;

When we let Wes Welker leave we made a huge mistake.

With 10 million dollars left to spend...?  Give me a break.

Looked like we could use him in the game I watched last night.

Brady's bullet passes dropped by rookies, left and right.

If it weren't for Edelman and Defense we'd have lost...

Should have paid Wes Welker what he asked and screw the cost.

  

Patriots need someone who can catch a Brady pass.

Welker plays for Manning and the Broncos now...  Alas. 

(deep breaths....   deeeep breaths)

I guess we all make mistakes; I'll live and just let live.

Even though I told you so, I'm willing to forgive.