An Ode to P-Words—My Attempt at a Palempsest
(Set to the tune of Dear Prudence by the Beatles –sort of)
Dear Prudence,
Perhaps this palimpsest by poet Peabody Roo,
will illicit your passion to come out and play.
Dear Prodigy,
With persuasion, practice, and personal life perspective
you’ll greet the brand new day.
Photosynthesis and paperwork abound
Paint the world Platinum blue
It’s picturesque and phenomenal and so are you.
Dear People, persistent people, we need some positivity.
Dear Philandering Philanthropic Philadelphians,
You’re so filled with pride.
Dear Polygamous Pirates who need people skills,
what are your philosophies of life?
Pussywillows, purple durple pine trees
Policing, power, protests, peace.
Dear Pterodactyls, was your purpose to die?
Promises, politics, procrastination,
Policies, pri...