ET – More Evident

Scientists report finding more and more possibility that life can exist on other planets. They add, however, that such life might be microscopically small. It may also, they say, be “closer to slime than to ET.




Who Art In The Heavens

Space researchers now are prone
To feel that earthlings aren’t alone;
They warn, however, that ET
May be smaller than a flea.
As we search for life, and hope,
We may need a microscope.

©  2010  Jim Gordon

Feds: Beware of Barbie

The FBI is keeping an eye on the new Video Barbie. The doll wears a necklace that contains a hidden camera. Officials fear it could be used by those who produce child pornography. No word of such activity, so far.



Party Doll

A camera sported by Barbie
Is a reason for some alarm;
The FBI' being watchful,
And fearful it may do harm.

The feds are keeping an eye out
And feel they really should a warn
That the toy may become instrumental
For people involved in porn.

 
©  2010  Jim Gordon

PETA Peeved At Palin

Sarah Palin has upset some animal rights folks by bagging a Caribou on camera. Palin's hunting adventure was filmed for her TV show carried on The Learning Channel.



                  All In The Game

The people concerned with animal rights
Are rather upset with Palin and crew;
The lady took aim, the beast in her sights,
And bagged for herself her fist caribou.

PETA, meantime, thinks it's all quite absurd
And some even say it's simply a shame.
The hunter, meantime, to help harvest the herd,
Lies there in wait and takes careful aim.

©  2010  Jim Gordon

Election Dispute Results In Two Presidents

Both candidates in Ivory Coast’s presidential election are claiming victory. The two men took their oaths of office as the nation’s political crisis continues.



Dueling To Rule

Citizens of the Ivory Coast
Now have a strange political boast.
The nation’s feuding residents
Lay claim to a pair of presidents.
But to end civil war and silent each gun,
Perhaps two heads are better than one.


©  2010  Jim Gordon

Snowman Frosts Neighbors

A Hayden, Idaho, man agreed to knock down his snowman after Sheriff’s deputies warned he could be charged with creating a public nuisance. Neighbors complained about the snowman, which resembled a Klansman holding a rope tied in a noose.



          S’no Way To Act

A snowman resembling the Klan
Brought grief for an Idaho man;
The law said the noose
Constituted abuse
And wasn’t a very good plan.

Seems each resident of the fair town
Looked on the deed with a frown.
None of his neighbors
Cared much for his labors;
So his snowman came tumble-ing down.

 
©  2010  Jim Gordon

Poll Shows Gays Not Bad For Military

Leaders at the Pentagon say gays serving openly in the military would not harm the armed forces’ ability to fight. Debate continues on Capitol Hill over the “don’t ask, don’t tell” ban.



Gay Crashing

There appears to be reason to say,
And some polls suggest it’s okay,
For a man to wage war
Through the blood and the gore,
Even if he’s found to be fay.

 
©  2010  Jim Gordon

Worst Album Debut For American Idol

Lee DeWyze has suffered the worst debut of an album of all American Idol winners. Meantime, fans await the first offering of Idol runner-up Crystal Bowersox.



Fallen Idol?

American Idol DeWyze
Had some time to savor his prize
But no matter how gallant,
If one's lacking talent,
Their shot at the big time just dies.

Lee's album made its debut
But people who bought it were few;
And if folks aren't in tune
When one starts to croon,
The new star may soon fade from view.

 
©  2010  Jim Gordon