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Flouting the Clout

So self-immersed with political clout You've broken our trust as you strut and flout Pork barrels take precedence Over need and common sense Treat us like subjects and we'll vote you out!

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John Rhinem

Date: 7/28/2010 11:51:00 PM

Smile ~ "Yes," special interest groups formed behind the curtains through time that, bend and move like, shadows among the trees; causing oppressions and plights; just like in Heaven once upon a time....Smile, but not to worry for, its merely but an allusion amid a moment in time until, time takes it back, forevermore!!! ~ "Stay Beautiful Dear Carolyn &, Enjoy Your Vacation Dear" ~ "Love Forever & Always," John! ~ Smile, "Have A Very Beautiful Day, Precious Lady;" Bye!:) ~

Candice Manibog

Date: 7/23/2010 1:52:00 PM

great statement!

Richard-Jamaal Keen

Date: 7/20/2010 11:06:00 PM

very good carolyn! cmmon sense is such a lost moral these days (shaking my head)

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 7/20/2010 10:15:00 PM

I'm sorry, Carolyn, to find that you have been the recipient of SLAM. Personally I don't believe SLAM fits in poetry form, even if it is supposed to be like a joke. Poetry should not be used to undermine anyone personally. I wish the staff would discourage these kind of writes. Best wishes to you, my friend. This Limerick is well written by the way. Take care. Caroline.

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/20/2010 9:34:00 PM

common sense, indeed, a phrase lost with the wind, i think it needs to be re-introduced in our education system Carolyn. as usual what you write, i've enjoyed reading. Harry

Charles Henderson

Date: 7/20/2010 6:48:00 PM

I'll go for the last line. Good write. Charles

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/20/2010 5:54:00 PM

Carolyn, I am your friend regardless what you think. I'll send you a soupmail soon.

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 7/20/2010 5:38:00 PM

Hello Carolyn.... been a while....thought i'd look you up and check out a write ...... Agreed with above poem but anymore i'm not even sure it is still possible to vote him out. pretty scary anymore. Enjoyed the poem. See you.- Robert

Timothy Brumley

Date: 7/20/2010 5:02:00 PM

I agree wholeheartedly with your take on this subject Carolyn. And Congrats on your win in the contest. You have Soup Mail!

David Byrne

Date: 7/20/2010 3:17:00 PM

Soup mail!

James Fraser

Date: 7/20/2010 11:38:00 AM

Many congratulations on your win in John's contest Carolyn with this fine Limerick >> James

Adeleke Adeite

Date: 7/20/2010 11:30:00 AM

Big congratulations to you on your wonderful win John’s in contest, thanks for the support. Don’t drop your passionate pen, keep writing! With love, always, Adeleke

Adeleke Adeite

Date: 7/20/2010 11:00:00 AM

thannks for the comment. I know a little about Princess Diana. I think she is great! the greatest princess Great Brritain ever produced! Love, always Adeleke

David Byrne

Date: 7/20/2010 10:15:00 AM

Carolyn SOUP MAIL!

C.C Bloomsfield

Date: 7/20/2010 7:42:00 AM

Dear Caroline you know I love you,as my sister,I didn't know that poem is about you,i thought it was inspired by you,I would never stand by anyone if his her intentions were not good.I really thought that that poem was about her mum who slammed her,i shall erase my comment,she'd understand. .If that poem is about you and you dnt like it,its not good,Maybe her intentions weren't bad.Once p.d did a slam about 4poems of mine,but with my go ahead,i ll erase it sweetie,I'm sorry i hurt you,hugs Cuchi

Gert W. Knop

Date: 7/20/2010 7:20:00 AM

Sorry, Carolyn to hear that from you! This must be a big misunderstanding as I never wrote something what might have hurt you! I have also no idea what that is all about!!! So I wondred about your comment today! The poem by Paul Celan is to be seen as a tribute to another poet or writer who had to suffer ander the Nazi regime. ...Love, Gert

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/20/2010 5:35:00 AM

Congratulations Carolyn on your win in John Freeman's contest "Citizens or Subjects". Love, Carol

Joyce Johnson

Date: 7/19/2010 8:40:00 PM

Good one Carolyn. Have a nice vacation and savor your win. Love, Joyce

Mitch White

Date: 7/19/2010 8:21:00 PM

Ya the greedy pigs- Congrats on the win Carolyn

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 7/19/2010 7:37:00 PM

Congrats on the first place win, Carolyn

John Freeman

Date: 7/19/2010 7:25:00 PM

Flouting the "Clout", I mean. Smile. Congratulations, on takin first place in the Wisdom category, Carolyn. Agape, Moses

Rick Parise

Date: 7/19/2010 7:25:00 PM

Very Good Carolyn~CONGRATS to you!!!!~Rick

Wilma Neels

Date: 7/19/2010 9:59:00 AM

I reckon its like this all over.. Great write Carolyn, love Wilma

Gert W. Knop

Date: 7/19/2010 7:41:00 AM

Yes, but sadlythis is in Europe only after five years possible! So politicians can do what they want yet! This is a serious problem and not rteally funny! Well written, Carolyn!!! And thanks for your kind comments and compliments on 'Future Dreams'..Love, Gert

C.C Bloomsfield

Date: 7/19/2010 4:36:00 AM

That is the way it is in Europe too and that is the way We citizens act. .Great work dear Caroline!C.C