as they rolled back the stone
the cameramen shivered
lo, the vault was empty
vice a single manila file…
paperwork in order
track record clean
no organizations
first family American
obviously a saint
so we all bought popcorn
and stayed home waiting
praying…
please don’t come during Dynasty
friend, i was there
when he descended to earth
accusing look in his dark
piercing eyes
and he spoke, saying
“watch thy neighbor
as thyself
for you are all guilty
until proven innocent.
i have returned.
so, let there be
paranoia.”
and he saw it was good
as he ascended to heaven
a host of politicians
jumped to their feet
generals and admirals
uncovered their eyes
heads of intelligence
started to rise
and the last bald eagle
was trying to fly
with just his right wing
now data processors
play a tune on their keys
Battle Hymn of the Republic
as we watch all the trials
on color tv
newsman’s benediction
is touching
zz…praise be
to the lens
and our lord,
Joe McCarthy…zz
Norfolk, Virginia ‘86
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