So Long Stephen

So many of us are in despair
Re The Late Show’s Stephen Colbert

We’re all so bummed and also hurt 
So long Stephen “Col-bear,” not “bert”

It’s now been more than ten plus years
The cancellation’s brought us to tears

Perhaps you were not always right
But to US it’s also a slight

We want our freedom of the press
A bedrock of our success —YES!

Five nights a week you took us abed
And made us think about what you said

You made us laugh, you made us cry
And now we’re forced to say good-bye

In the theatre named Ed Sullivan
He’d likely also have been a fan

Your days are numbered in these halls
But, oh, you sure did have some balls

You only have left a few days
You sure did have some “cajones”

The powers that be for sure —NOT
They didn’t stand up to the rot

Hoping for a commutation
Or you’ll find another station

The world is not a better place
But you tried with wit and some grace

Adieu, shalom, plus I bid farewell
You did your job wisely, but too well

Maybe Sinking Below his Level
Kathy Griffin & Trump

You may wish someone gone or dead
But showing a dismembered head
Of the head of our democracy
Is your right, but beyond decency.

Your lack of courtesy, civility
Reduces your respectability.
You didn’t have to go beyond the pale
Just use strong words if you must rail.

What you have done is just grotesque
Sing or march if you must protest.
Satire and comedy is normally your game
But now, Kathy Griffin — shame, shame, shame.

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