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