by Steve Rodriguez
They’re so easy to start, plenty hard to end.
That’s why we prefer baseball’s nine inning rule.
Hate it when bad guys bleed, but refuse to bend.
Football’s fixed finite four quarters also send
the age old message for any war-like fool.
They’re so easy to start, plenty hard to end.
Even a marathon contest will depend
on a set distance to score a runners’ duel.
Hate it when bad guys bleed, but refuse to bend.
Like a delicious shock and awe milkshake blend,
we now crave a shot of Desert Storm old school
form. So easy to bomb, plenty hard to end.
Were sudden death overtime gods to descend,
we’d rush to strike a deal, discount enriched fuel
possession. Good guys would plead… bad guys, please bend.
Narrow strait’s closure reflects a nagging trend—
warrior patience is a requisite tool
when stuck in a stalemate that just won’t end.
Such a drag when bad guys bleed, but do not bend.
Steve Rodriguez resides in San Diego, CA. He is a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer and a retired high school English teacher.
