Poem to the Editor

Dear Editor:

I am writing to warn you of a con-
spiracy that threatens our civil life.
Ordinary poets are blogging on
current events! They are fomenting strife

and discontent with our fine government.
They are everywhere on the internets!
Instead of writing well-rhymed sentiments
on ancient gods or abandoned bird nests

they are composing sonnets and clumsy
odes to contemporary candidates
for public office. They slander Rumsey,
they insult our president. How they hate

America, our freedoms and our goals.
The wrath of patriots on all their souls!