Ode to John Adams

Oh, John, dear John,

How you longed for that second term.

But it was not to be.

Oh, John, our John,

Did you really wish to be known as "Majesty"?

Were you really short and sad?

Oh, John--Johnny Adams,

What was your deal with Jefferson?

Was it because he had more hair than you?

Oh, John,

Your memory is faint but yet... you live.

Don't feel like you need to stick around, though.

We've already made it this long without you.

We'll be just fine. Please, leave already.