"Run"

When you're an oyster farmer

With your mother your only client

Perhaps you should run for Senate

   (if the voters are suppliant).

June 17, 2026

"Weed"

Everything's an invasive weed

From the beginning of time

If you identify an evil seed

Make sure it doesn't climb.

June 15, 2026

"Scream"

When a 40-year-old goalie from Cape Verde

Is facing a formidable team

He must have his very best goalie day

To make his countrymen scream.

June 15, 2026

"Beat"

When you romp the tournament opener

Against a team you should not beat

Knowing you must now face Australia

Makes it bittersweet.

June 13, 2026

"Paddy"

When you wake to mountain breeze

Flowing through the cabin

You know you live a life of ease

   (up from paddy wagon).

June 13, 2026