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White House Nursery Rhymes: ‘The Case Against Humpty Dumpty’ by Roy E. Peterson

October 1, 2021
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August 31, 2021

Humpty Dumpty looked at the wall
Humpty Dumpty said “This must fall.”
Mexican cartels, yes rapists and thugs,
Cross now with ease and sold Humpty his drugs.

Humpty Dumpty left a long war.
Humpty Dumpty said, “What’s this for?”
Sitting all cozy in his leather chair
Leaving Americans screwed over there.

Humpty Dumpty preened “I am woke.”
Humpty Dumpty cracked when he spoke.
All the King’s horses and all the King’s men
Cannot put Humpty together again.

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LTC Roy E. Peterson is a writer, retired U.S. Army Military Intelligence Officer, Foreign Area Officer, and Foreign Commercial Officer who currently resides in Texas.

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Comments 11

  1. Cynthia Erlandson says:
    5 years ago

    This is wonderful! Thank you, Roy!

    Reply
    • Roy E. Peterson says:
      5 years ago

      Well appreciated, Cynthia!

      Reply
  2. Joseph S. Salemi says:
    5 years ago

    If Biden (the Resident) is an egg like Humpty Dumpty, he’s more than cracked. He’s addled.

    Reply
    • Roy E. Peterson says:
      5 years ago

      He certainly is! I heartily concur!

      Reply
  3. Jeff Eardley says:
    5 years ago

    From across the pond, well done Roy and thanks for a good laugh today.

    Reply
    • Roy E. Peterson says:
      5 years ago

      Bless you, Jeff. I appreciate you sharing that.

      Reply
  4. Yael says:
    5 years ago

    Too funny, I like it, thanks!

    Reply
    • Roy E. Peterson says:
      5 years ago

      Love the response, Yael!

      Reply
  5. Patricia Redfern says:
    5 years ago

    Roy…you are clever, humorous, yet touched on major issues. I so appreciate that.
    Thank you for serving our country!

    Patricia Redfern

    Reply
    • Roy E. Peterson says:
      5 years ago

      Bless you for your kind heartfelt comments, Patricia!

      Reply
  6. C.B. Anderson says:
    5 years ago

    Nice stuff, Roy. It took you to show us how far we have fallen and how completely we are broken.

    Reply

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