Unflattering
The Secretary of defense
clucks his tongue
with concern over "Unflattering coverage"
As if this war,
stealer of limbs and filler of coffins,
is a moody and petulant debutante
who must be pampered and praised
if she is to perform her best
in the "War gowns" competition
of the Miss America pageant.
Tracy Meisky is a poet, writer, singer, songwriter and all-around boat rocker from way back. Feel free to look around, but if you break it, you bought it.