“Fame in Minutes” as read by Warren Adler It was Andy Warhol who said That before we’re dead We’ll all achieve the same Fifteen minutes of fame I don’t think he’s right Not quite Maybe fifteen now and then But most of us won’t make ten And some before they’re done Won’t even get a […]
Every author in his heart Believes his work is extra smart And will earn him accolades and fame Adding luster to his name Such dreams are worth a try It’s always better to aim high -W.A.
I rush to get the morning news Hoping to read some joyous views Instead there comes horror and despair Blood and tears is daily fair Which proves again that life’s unfair -W.A.
I read the obits every day To learn who passed away My old world seems fading fast I was hoping it would last But the ending comes to everyone You live, you love and then you’re done -W.A.
If your memory is super You’ll remember Gary Cooper And if you’re really really able You’ll recollect Clark Gable Also Eddie Cantor, Chaplin and May West Stanwyck, Karloff, Cary Grant and all the rest But if you can’t quite get it right They’re still around in black and white -W.A.
“Politicians” as read by Warren Adler The thing about conniving politicians They resemble skilled morticians Who can make the dead appear alive at rest To prove that they know best And can will the body to arise With their curatives of lies The intention is a trick To make us see the corpse as merely […]
Where are the leaders of yesteryear That led us without fear And captained our ship of state through heavy seas We thought it was built to last through centuries With keel still sound Its sails are torn The wheel is jammed and the rudder torn Thick clouds obscure the guiding star Ahead stands a high […]
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