Susan Masone

Headlines (Free Verse)

Bridge repairs,

New Jersey leads the way.

Young man drowns,

Wrong step into sink hole.

Cheech & Chong

End feud and plan a tour.

Past due rent,

Man sets himself ablaze.

College funds

Per student have declined.

Twisted foot,

Doc warns: Don’t walk and text!

Road repairs,

New Jersey is the worst.

In Israel,

Prime Minister resigns.

Puppy killed,

Was thrown from Highway Bridge.

Crane collapse

In Texas kills one man.

Body found

In freezer; Mom of eight.

Alcohol

Ignition locks save lives.

Starbucks plans

To open fewer stores.

Teacher jailed

For sex with teenage girl.

Never know

When headline fame will strike.

Turn each page

As shock and sense go numb.