Byrdwatching

Byrdwatching

Justice for Ashli Babbitt? Hey, not here–
where murderers of unarmed girls are lauded
on both sides of the aisle. Inspiring fear
in citizens who know they’ve been defrauded
is good for politicians, blue of course,
but also red: there’s not much clear distinction.
One group wails Satan’s slogans till it’s hoarse,
one sucks up ill-shed blood, but by intinction.
Yes, over here that bastard Michael Byrd
is in the clear and widely celebrated.
Amongst the ruling class, no wrath is stirred.
Instead, those who complain are fiercely hated.
But elsewhere in the world, Byrd, folks are pissed–
and Comrade Putin has you on his list.

–Tom Riley

Cure for Fascism

A Cure for Fascism

Artyomovsk, though it’s suffered, is free.
Ukronazis were all forced to flee.
Town’s no longer diseased.
No, Zelensky’s not pleased.
I can tell you who is, though: that’s me.

–Tom Riley

Encirclement Is in the Eye of the Beholder

Encirclement Is in the Eye of the Beholder

Hohol twerps booted out on their asses
peddle claims to the gullible masses.
No one kicked their patoot:
they’ve encircled Bakhmut!
Such effrontery truly surpasses.

–Tom Riley

On the Moral Courage of Chris Christie

On the Moral Courage of Chris Christie

I never liked Chris Christie, I can say
with utter honesty. So when he cries
to bogus heaven for those Hohol guys,
I know he’s being fat, and fake, and gay.
Nor does Trump, whom I have liked, think my way.
Maybe he isn’t buying all the lies–
but he’s not praying that Zelensky dies
the way that I am. Ain’t no shades of gray
for me. I am on Mother Russia’s side
and think that Comrade Putin is a saint.
May NATO, now outmoded, be defied!
May history choke off the loud complaint
of every neo-con! Some have replied,
“You’re kidding, aren’t you, Riley?” No, I ain’t.

–Tom Riley

Iron Fist

Iron Fist

Zelensky says he’ll strike with Iron Fist!
From Marvel Comics now he steals his stuff.
As Churchill clone and master strategist,
Zelensky says he’ll strike with Iron Fist.
Limper, though, than a dead fish is his wrist.
Is he in truth, O Hohols, man enough?
Zelensky says he’ll strike with Iron Fist!
From Marvel Comics now he steals his stuff.

–Tom Riley

Well Prepared

Well Prepared

Russia? China? I’m worried as hell
about them. My dread’s too deep to tell.
For security’s sake,
will my government take
both my balls and my firearms? Oh, well….

–Tom Riley

Plan U for Bakhmut

Plan U for Bakhmut

Watch out! Ukies have fashioned a plan!
Wagner’s putsch? A mere flash in the pan!
Ukies mean to attack
and drive Wagnerites back.
If they say they will do it, they can.

–Tom Riley

George Weigel’s Late-Life Crisis

George Weigel’s Late-Life Crisis

What? Does George want to join Pussy Riot?
I advise the old fraud not to try it.
Trannies may be in style,
but I still find them vile.
Plus, to fit in, he’d sure need to diet.

–Tom Riley

Volodymyr the Damn Good

Volodymyr the Damn Good

Is the saint called Volodymyr now?
Yes — for Weigel commands it! Ka-pow!
If I utter the name
Russian-wise, oh, for shame:
lofty George will be having a cow!

–Tom Riley

Quest for a Spring Offensive

Quest for a Spring Offensive

Zelensky’s spring offensive is foretold.
It must succeed — and will, if we define
success in proper terms. You fall in line
and Hohol lead will shine as bright as gold.
In battle, the Ukrainians are bold.
In propaganda, though, it’s their design
to be victorious. Their every whine
will be a roar of triumph. You’ll be sold
on every boast Volodymyr exhales–
no matter, folks, what happens on the ground.
From Kyiv you’ll hear heroic ghostly tales.
If doubts arrive, hey, please don’t make a sound!
Every day, Hohol knights find Holy Grails
that skepticism said could not be found.

–Tom Riley