In Memory of Bob Hope Who Entertained the Troops Rather Than Vice Versa
By Laurie Baron
SAN DIEGO — Tanks for the memory
Of military pomp
Funded by the swamp.
The greatest event for the one percent.
It was quite a romp.
How bigly it was.
Tanks for the memory
Of Lincoln sitting there.
Silent on his chair.
He could not say; please go away.
You are not my heir.
How bigly it was.
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Baron is professor emeritus of history at San Diego State University. He may be contacted via lawrence.baron@sdjewishworld.com. San Diego Jewish World points out to new readers that this column is satire, and nothing herein should be taken literally.