Write off Today Then
A Work in Progress
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Write off today then
It’s gone past the hour when
Folks back East are settling into their theatre seats
Sipping Manhattans or whatever treats
Civilized people in a town at peace
Choose for the eve of a weekend at war
Write off today then
It’s long past the hour when
Transactions occur so hope for the morning
A night’s sleep without an air raid warning
With all that’s going on raise a glass to …
Hoping all sides start letting ships through
Write off today then
It’s long past the hour when
We should have had substance on Trump in China
Instead we’re told by people who went there
He had a nice visit nothing to brag about
Except we all noticed now China has clout
Write off today then
It’s long past the hour when
Anything made sense in this midterm moment
Pundits, pollsters commenting Substack posters
If this was a chess game, he’d resign, start anew
Always playing to win he’ll end up in the stew
Write off the day then
It’s long past the hour when
Anything momentous makes it memorable
Enjoy the moment live for each other
Hope springs eternal so, raise a glass to…
Hoping all sides start letting ships through
Dick Russell © Richard M Russell
2026
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