Obama v. Putin - Something to Talk About

This year's G-20 Summit meetings are being held on President Putin's home turf; St. Petersburg.  (Photo/news.yahoo.com)

President Obama's in St. Petersburg today;

Isn't there to meet with Putin...  What could either say?

One's the U.S. President - who wants to launch a strike -

Lobbying that more G-20 countries act alike.

Laying out the evidence of horrifying crimes

(Can't imagine how Assad can sleep at night sometimes.)

Putin's backing Syria. Bashar Assad's his guy;

Claiming that the evidence against him is a lie.

Doesn't leave a lot for them to talk about, I'd think.

Not as if relations with the Russians didn't stink

Well before this latest rift but, 'though the two aren't friends,

Both must work together before Syria's war ends.

School Shopping

Tomorrow the school year will start

And I fear I've not done my part.

There's things I've not bought

So, ready or not,

I better run out to Walmart.

(Later...)

I'm sorry... Just heard of the strike,
As workers expressed their dislike.
So, I guess we'll go
To Staples, although,
That store is a much longer hike.

Dear Coach Belichick... Unsolicited Advice Regarding Your Tim Tebow Dilemma

Should he stay or should he go now? (Photo/news.yahoo.com)

Hey, I like Tim Tebow...  I've been told he's very nice.

Watched him in the game last night; he threw for touchdowns twice.

But, that doesn't mean that he deserves a roster spot.

Some teams need 3 quarterbacks.  The Patriots do not.

Yes, I know that isn't very Christian of me but

Tebow holds the ball too long.  He shouldn't make the cut...

Not unless you put a person's character in play.

I bet you that Myra Kraft would want Tebow to stay.

Culture of the Patriots has changed, said Rolling Stone.

Not the kind of team that Bob and Myra used to own.

Back when they would cut a guy because he beat his wife.

Nowadays we hire guys who live the "gangsta" life.

Maybe, then, a dose of Tim is what New England needs;

Someone who sets good examples by his words and deeds.

Maybe Tim deserves a spot 'cause maybe he'll mature.

Part of me says cut him; the majority's unsure.

Dear President Obama... The Reviews Are In

On the very steps where Dr. King described his dream

Fifty years before (although, to me, it doesn't seem

All that long ago...  I still remember black and white.)

President Obama gave a speech.  He did alright.

It must be a daunting task to follow Martin's speech;

As an ordained minister, the man knew how to preach.

But Obama pulled it off; he's proved a worthy heir.

Dr. King would have rejoiced at seeing him up there.

Boston Red Sox - The Best Worst Team

Red Sox are 2.5 games ahead in the A.L. East. (Photo/sports.yahoo.com)

Give the team a year or two, the Red Sox owners pled.

Boston is rebuilding, all the sports announcers said.

Do not be surprised if they should finish tied for last.

No one thought John Farrell could turn things around so fast.

Now it's almost Labor Day and, in the A.L. East,

Boston's Red Sox hold the lead...  They're up 2 games (at least.)

Last night, Dirty Water filled the seats at Fenway Park.

Expectations for the team already passed the mark.

Thank Shane Victorino, thank Pedroia and Ortiz,

Not forgetting Napoli and Lackey, if you please.

And, let's thank the sports gods...  Cover all our bases, 'cause

As of now, the Red Sox are the best worst team there was.

The Packing Blues

Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH

Summer's almost over and the nights are growing cool.

In a week my eldest son will leave to go to school.

Hasn't finished packing yet; he hasn't even started.

Even though his other friends have almost all departed,

There are always more farewells that he has got to make.

Doesn't seem concerned (at all) about what he should take.

Plans to bring his T.V. set, his X-Box and guitar.

Sunday night he'll probably just cram things in the car.

Needs to find the other things he'll take to Plymouth State.

Wish that he'd get organized; the hour groweth late...

Guess I shouldn't worry; he's just 90 miles away.

I can always make it there - and back - in half a day.

Syria - Can It Get Any Worse?

Syrian parents are living in a nightmare. (Photo/The Guardian)

Watching as civilians thrashed then died - my stomach turned.

But, I don't know what to do where Syria's concerned.

Some have called this apathy...  In fact, it's the reverse;

I am too afraid that we will only make things worse.

How much worse, you wonder, could this situation get?

First of all, the Russians have continued saying "Nyet!"

They will use their UN veto; blocking any vote

Even if there's evidence of gas, and that's a quote.

Syria is friendly with Iranians, as well...

Now that hopes and dreams for Arab Spring are shot to hell

Judging by the chaos in Afghanistan, Iraq,

Pakistan - with Yemen fearing imminent attack

Why are we assuming if we start another fight

We have any guarantees, this time, we'll get it right?

Yes, we must do something! Let's help fleeing refugees.

Look before we leap into another quagmire, please.