Dreams

At times my dreams are ghostly About strange apparitions mostly I wish I didn’t really care They give me such a beastly scare But then I put my mind at ease It’s all because I ate some cheese. -W.A.

The Big Apple

There’s a lot to say for LA And San Francisco gets a yay Cheers for Boston and Dallas too And San Diego has a view Lots of cities come to mind Where living is mighty fine But for the very best, no need to grapple Hands down it’s our big apple -W.A.

Fame in Minutes

“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 […]

Authors

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.

News

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.

Obituary

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.

Recollections

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.