John McCain Is Welcomed Back to the Senate

Deadline Poet

By Calvin Trillin

This article appeared in the April 17, 2000 edition of The Nation.

March 30, 2000

Well, John, it's nice to have you back again.
Your colleagues all paid close attention when
You cast all those aspersions on this house.
It's nice to have you back again (you louse).

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Well, John, it's nice that you have now returned
From leading your crusade--from which we've learned
Contributors are those to whom we cater.
It's nice to have you back again (you traitor).

Well, John, we're truly glad to see your face.
A pity that you didn't win your race,
But purity is better, so they say.
So welcome back. We must have lunch someday.

About Calvin Trillin

Calvin Trillin is The Nation's "deadline poet." He has been a staff writer for The New Yorker since 1963 and has written the syndicated weekly column "Uncivil Liberties" since 1986. He has authored many, many books, including Tepper's Not Going Out and Deadline Poet: My Life as a Doggerelist. more...
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