A New Year’s Wish for Perilous Times
They say that beef will kill you,
“mad cow” will make you fold.
Beware of steak
and hamburgers
as well as toxic mold!
Al Qaeda’s in our airplanes,
just waiting to attack.
So don’t go on vacation if you plan on coming back.
Steer clear of diet doctors,
ephedra, herbs and carbs.
And check your mail for
anthrax,
depressing news and barbs.
The water is polluted,
so don’t drink it from the tap.
Be sure to wear your sunscreen
and always wear a cap.
Don’t let the news
destroy your plans
with all this gloom and doom.
Have a Happy New Year,
if you ever leave your room.
Irene DeBlasio
Studio City
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