Bridging the Divide

They’re changing all the bridges’ names
To honor politicians.
In New York City, people don’t like
Messing with traditions.


The Triboro now has a sign –
It’s called the RFK;
They waited over forty years
To honor him that way.


This week it was announced that next
The Queensboro will change.
It will be named for Mayor Koch
And that is really strange.


For one thing, he is still alive,
Expounding on all scenes;
And secondly, he never has
Lived anywhere in Queens.


I like Ed Koch – I am a fan,
But somehow this feels wrong;
I’m fearful that, before we know it,
This may come along:


The famous Brooklyn span will change
From icon straight to dump;
If it’s called Giuliani Bridge,
I think I’ll have to jump!