If Shakespeare lived in this time and place

If Shakespeare lived in this time and place,
What plays would he write to keep pace?
            Would he present British history,
            Or a “true” murder mystery?
Or Honey Boo Boo meets Nancy Grace?

Doctor! Doctor! I’ve got World Cup Fever!

Doctor!  Doctor!  I’ve got World Cup Fever!
Can you give me some kind of reliever!
            He said, “When we lose,
            You’ll contract World Cup Blues
As you go from believer to griever. 

Go USA Soccer . . . I mean Futbol!

To: The San Antonio Spurs,

To:  The San Antonio Spurs,
The NBA championship is yours.
            So, you could take the Heat.
            How about a repeat?
The spirit of Sam Houston proudly stirs.

There once was a singer named Dido

There once was a singer named Dido
Who’s voice made her listeners sigh so.
            Music fans are fickle
            They left in a trickle
‘Til she woke up and asked, “Where did I go?”