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Madeleine Begun Kane
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#Humor #Writer, #Political #Poet: #Limericks, #Haiku, #Rhyme
Limerick-Off Host, Robert Benchley Society Humor Award Winner,
Retired #Lawyer & #Musician, based in #NYC. #Leguminati
#OG #Blogger & still at it here: http://www.madkane.com/
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The Enablers (Limerick)
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#Poetry #News #MicroPoetry #Poems #Resist #Trump #MAGA #USPOL #USPolitics #Politics #Poets #PoetryCommunity #Limericks #Limerick #Law #SupremeCourt #House #Senate #Congress
Is there anything Donald can’t do? Seems the Senate and House won’t say “Boo.” And permissive Supremes Keep fulfilling his dreams; Willing allies in Donald Trump’s coup. © Madeleine Begun Kane MadKane.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Here's my image version of my "Dear Muse" #limerick:
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#HaikuChallenge #Ideal #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Muses #Muse #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity #Writing
“I am sorry to say that I feel Your ideas are far from ideal. You’ve had plenty of time To produce a good rhyme, So this ‘muse’ deal must end. (It’s been real.”) © Madeleine Begun Kane MadKane.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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And here's my image version of today's #Resistance #Limerick:
#DailyHaikuPrompt #Halt #Limericks #Poetry #News #MicroPoetry #Poems #Resist #Trump #MAGA #USPOL #USPolitics #Politics #Poets #PoetryCommunity
How I wish we had some way to halt Donald’s evil, persistent assault On our land. But alas, No one reins in that ass: Ev’ry day spawns a new “Oy, Gevalt!” © Madeleine Begun Kane MadKane.com
October 26, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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The image version of my #noisy #writing #time #limerick:
#BlueskyRelay #Time #Verse #Limericks #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #Poems #PoetryCommunity
“What’s that ruckus?” she said with a curse. “I’m on deadline. It’s time to write verse.” But just then, the noise grew As a neighbor (on cue) Banged his drums and began to rehearse. © Madeleine Begun Kane MadKane.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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And here's the image version of my #NoKingsProtest #Limerick.

#NoKings #Rallies #Protests #Antifa #AuntTifa #USPOL #Resist #Fascist #Politics #USPolitics #Limericks #Poetry #Trump
My Aunt Tifa says Trump cannot bear ‘No Kings’ rallies by marchers who dare To resist Donald’s reign Of sheer terror and pain. (Thuggish bullies fear folks they can’t scare.) © Madeleine Begun Kane MadKane.com
October 18, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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And here's the image version of my limerick:
#PeacePrize #NobelPeacePrize #Trump #MariaCorinaMachado #Venezuala #Limerick #USPol #Politics #USPolitics #Poetry #Humor #Humour
Trump’s distraught: All his bullying failed. He’s been told that a woman has nailed The Peace Prize (Nobel.) He’s in ketchup-hurl hell. “It’s a DEI rip-off!” he railed. © Madeleine Begun Kane MadKane.com
October 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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October 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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LOL! Thanks for reminding me that it's #SneakersDay! That gives me a great excuse to post this old #Sneakers limerick of mine:
October 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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#Trump #JamesComey #LetitiaJames #Indictment #Politics #USPolitics #USPol #Comey #James #Halligan #Bondi #PamBondi
Trump's Justice Dept. has submissively filed frivolous indictments against James Comey and Letitia James. What the hell's Trump's problem with the name "James?" © Madeleine Begun Kane MadKane.com
October 9, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Here's an image version of my "Dr." #Trump limerick:

#Tylenol #Medical #Autism #Acetaminophen #Medicine #Health #Doctors #Pregnant #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #News #Poetry #USPOL #USPolitics #Politics
Donald’s medical knowledge is nil. His rash edicts can harm, even kill. Trump should swiftly recant His daft Tylenol rant. If you fall for his slant, draft that will. © Madeleine Begun Kane MadKane.com
September 24, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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My "Laundry Mishap" #limerick, using the #BlueskyRelay #prompt #Guilt, insisted on being a 2-verser. So it wouldn't fit here unless I turned it into an image. (If that's a problem, I've provided Alt text.)

#LimerickSunday #Limericks #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity
"You have ruined our blanket! Just look," Said the laundromat patron. "You took An expensive new quilt And destroyed it. Your guilt Will be blanketing X. You're a crook!" Said the owner, "Your claim is obscene! Do you NOT understand what rules mean? It is you who's to blame: You placed quilts in the same Bag as bedsheets, which broke our machine." © Madeleine Begun Kane MadKane.com
September 14, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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Yet Another Trump Limerick
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#Limerick #Limericks #Poetry #News #MicroPoetry #Poems #Resist #Trump #MAGA #USPOL #USPolitics #Politics #PoetryCommunity
Donald’s drive for more power is endless. And alas, he’s determined to spend less On items essential And e’en existential. I’m guessing he’s always been friendless. © Madeleine Begun Kane MadKane.com
August 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Our Alienated Friends (Limerick)
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#Canada #Canadians #US #Travel #Trump #USPOL #Tariffs #USPolitics #Politics #Limerick #Limericks #Poetry #Tourism #MicroPoetry #TravelTuesday #USATourism #USTourism
Canadians used to adore Their USA tours, but no more! Who can blame them? Not me! They’ve been bullied with glee By a tyrant they justly abhor. © Madeleine Begun Kane MadKane.com
August 12, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Trump's Tattletale Chatbot (Two-Verse Limerick)
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Washington Post Headline: “New chatbot on Trump’s Truth Social platform keeps contradicting him"

#Trump #TruthSocial #ChatBot #Poetry #News #Limericks #MicroPoetry #Resist #Trump #MAGA #USPOL #USPolitics #Politics
Truth Social’s confusing Trump’s base; Valid facts somehow entered its space: Seems its chatbot AI’s Been replacing some lies With the truths Trump would rather erase. Election fraud, tariffs, and crime? Ask the chatbot, and most of the time It rebuts Donald’s view. So will Donald Trump sue His own site? Trump v. Bot! How sublime! © Madeleine Begun Kane MadKane.com
August 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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The Hoarder (Limerick)
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#HaikuFeels #Order #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #Marriage #Husbands #Hoarding #Writing #Poems
Keeping order’s impossibly hard When your husband, a hoarder, stands guard To ensure “priceless” crap’s Not thrown out while he naps. So my odds of success? Not one shard! © Madeleine Begun Kane MadKane.com
July 25, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Trump’s Fed Chair Blame Game (Limerick)
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“President Donald Trump blasted Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as a ‘numbskull’ Friday, bizarrely blaming Joe Biden for re-appointing the man who he himself first elevated to the post.”

#Trump #USPOL #USPolitics #Poetry
Dear Donald, the war that you’re waging Against Powell (or should I say staging?) Looks foolish, at best. So give it a rest! You (NOT JOE) made him Fed Chair. Quit raging! © Madeleine Begun Kane MadKane.com
July 18, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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If you enjoy classical #piano #music, you might like my biographical 4-verser about world-renowned Texan #pianist Van Cliburn. #VanCliburn is famed for winning the 1st International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow, during the height of the #ColdWar. Today, July 12, is his birthday. #Poetry
In a world-wide Moscow contest Van Cliburn sure impressed. But this USA pianist Had the piano judges stressed. They felt that he deserved to win And so with trepidation They asked Nikita, “Can we please Give Cliburn top ovation?” Mr. Khrushchev gave an answer That surprised them. It was wise: “If Van Cliburn played the very best, Then give that man first prize.” So a classical musician Helped achieve a cold war thaw: An American in Russia Playing piano past a draw. © Madeleine Begun Kane MadKane.com
July 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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This image version of my limerick has one minor change in line 5.

#BlueskyRelay #Awake #Insomnia #Sleep #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity
I dream of a solid night’s sleep, Unbroken by noise — long and deep; Unawakened by hourly Peeing, done dourly. (And don’t you dare recommend sheep!) © Madeleine Begun Kane MadKane.com
June 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Musk v. Trump (Limerick)
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#Trump #Musk #ElonMusk #Poetry #News #MicroPoetry #Resist #USPOL #USPolitics #Politics #Humor #Humour #Poets #PoetryCommunity
Musk and Trump have transitioned to feuding, After months (if not years) of colluding. I’ll admit (truth be told) That it’s fun to behold That vile duo’s joint shitshow concluding. © Madeleine Begun Kane MadKane.com
June 5, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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#Blueskyrelay #déjà_vu #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity #Marriage #Memory
Déjà Views (2-Verse Limerick) “I could swear that I’ve been here before,” Said the gal as she stepped through the door. “And this déjà vu sense Is making me tense. I’m not sure I can take any more.” “Just ignore it,” responded her mate. “You’ve never spent time in this state. It’s the house of our dreams, And that’s why it seems So familiar. Let’s buy it. It’s fate.” © Madeleine Begun Kane MadKane.com
June 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Limerick Pep Talk
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#HaikuChallenge #Jade #Limerick #Limericks #News #MicroPoetry #Poems #Resist #Trump #MAGA #USPOL #USPolitics #Politics
Though it feels like our nation’s degraded, Don’t give up! Please try NOT to be jaded. Our great battle’s not lost! We must fight at all cost! TACO Trump should in hell be paraded! © Madeleine Begun Kane MadKane.com
May 30, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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Bad Audition (Limerick)
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#BlueskyRelay #Lead #Acting #Films #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #Drugs #LightVerse #PoetryCommunity
A fine actress who’d hoped for the lead In an upcoming film failed to heed The advice from her spouse, Who had warned, “Never grouse At auditions and don’t read on speed!” © Madeleine Begun Kane MadKane.com
May 13, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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White Smoke (Limerick)
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#Pope #PapalConclave #Vatican #NewPope #Religion #WhiteSmoke #PopeChosen #Poetry #Limericks #Humor #Humour #AmericanPope #PopeLeoXIV #CardinalRobertPrevost
Papal choice entails weighty reflection. Fine contenders may suffer rejection. But though some may feel sad, It’s unlikely a cad Will complain someone stole the election. © Madeleine Begun Kane MadKane.com
May 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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This Is NO Spin (Limerick)
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#HaikuChallenge #Ballet #Dance #Étoile #Prime #Streaming #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #AmyShermanPalladino
I infrequently recommend shows, For my fav might make someone else doze. But I’m deep in the thrall Of the series Étoile About artists who dance on their toes. © Madeleine Begun Kane MadKane.com
May 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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King Con’s #Trump2028 Merch #Limerick
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#Trump2028 apparel is on sale at the #Trump Org's online store. Is he really planning an unconstitutional run for a #3rdTerm? Or is this just another $-making con?

#Limericks #Poetry #Resist #MAGA #USPOL #USPolitics #Politics
Will the Donald attempt a third term? It’s illegal, most experts confirm. But a mere thing like laws Rarely gives Donald pause. So expect a 4th run from that worm! © Madeleine Begun Kane MadKane.com
May 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM