To: Raleigh Burleigh
From: JB
The Sun is setting
On our editor, Raleigh.
And he’s not just leaving
To go get a tamale.
He’s leaving our town,
And The Sopris Sun,
To explore what’s out there …
He’s had such a great run!
The Sun won’t shine nearly as bright,
Without you as our chief;
It just doesn’t seem right.
It’s been several years
With you as our leader,
And only once in a while
Have you pissed off a reader!
You’re off to New Mexico,
Though we won’t disclose where.
We do know it’s artsy
And has a bit of flair.
The big question is,
For those who read The Sun:
Will James be able
To take the ball and run?
We know you wouldn’t leave us
All high and dry,
With some flakey editor
You found on the fly.
So, we’ll give James a chance
To see what he can do.
Though rumor has it
He might have a loose screw.
So what if he does!
We’re sure to be
In good hands.
And we know James can handle
All the demands.
One thing we do know,
And this is no rumor;
Our new leader-to-be
Has a great sense of humor!
So, stay-tuned to the future
Of our beloved Sopris Sun.
And good luck, Raleigh,
We’ll miss you…
Have fun!
As for you, James…
We’re aware
That The Sun won’t burn you out.
What will, are all the stories
On our valley’s growing drought!
Xoxox,
Jane