The Day the Whole Thing Died (Parody)

The Day the Whole Thing Died (Parody)

A Poem by Desert Knave
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Thoughts on the evening news

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And the two men
I admire least
The trillionaire
And the Orange Beast
They took the last train
To the beach
The day the whole thing died


Jim Lonsdale Poetry 2025

© 2025 Desert Knave


Author's Note

Desert Knave
A parody of the lyrics of Don McLean's "American Pie" with some influence in there from Nevil Shute's "On the Beach"

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Added on June 16, 2025
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Desert Knave
Desert Knave

Phoenix, AZ



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I am in my mid-60's, a manic-depressive, seldom impressive, often recessive poet who loves the ocean, rain, the desert, and playing with rhyme. I am a native Arizonan, a Virgo, and a hair metal fan an.. more..