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In Mourning

For fifty-seven years his life to Congress Senator Robert Byrd did devote Upon his death the headline said, "Democrats Mourn Loss of Much-Needed Vote" *Senator Byrd had served in the US Congress since Eisenhower was president.

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Samir Georges

Date: 7/6/2010 4:57:00 PM

You couldn't have worded the lack of gratitude with more simplicity or grace.

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 7/1/2010 11:09:00 AM

What a shame...reports interpreted respect for his service equivalent to one vote...pitiful lack of gratitude. Sensationalism I guess. Nice write. Dane

Linda Milgate

Date: 6/30/2010 10:26:00 PM

Great poem, and bet he would have laughed at it. Was someone who really grew with age. From KKK to Obama supporter. Enjoy your poetry as always.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 6/30/2010 8:15:00 AM

57 years of service and still just another vote? Thanks Carolyn for my 2nd place win with politicians. I am having computer troubles. couldn't get on at all yesterday. Today I am working in safe mode and the screen is big and distorted. Very distracting. Love, Joyce

Gert W. Knop

Date: 6/30/2010 3:49:00 AM

Can that be, Carolyn??? Wow, we won't have anything comparative to that! Did you know that Eisenhower was of German origin and his name was originally Eisenhauer?...Fifty-seven years of service as Congressman sounds nearly incredible!! Well written, Carolyn and thanks for all your kind comments! I still have my Teddy Bears!!!!...Love, Gert

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/29/2010 9:04:00 PM

oh, boy, what a headline!! Hey, this is great, and the title so like a parody after that final line. I really like it! LUv, Andrea Ps I don't follow politics and I know nothing of this man, but I take it you admired him? It sounds like he was very diligent!

David Byrne

Date: 6/29/2010 8:12:00 PM

lol great!

Earle Brown

Date: 6/29/2010 8:06:00 PM

Humorous - I think

John Freeman

Date: 6/29/2010 8:03:00 PM

He had been there for awhile, Carolyn. Hard for myself to visualize being at one thing that long. Thanks for your comment. Agape, Moses

Joseph Spence Sr

Date: 6/29/2010 7:55:00 PM

Will these politicians ever take a break? Even over the man's death folks are still fighting for a vote. My goodness; I guess that's why I was a soldier and not a politician. Great job! Joseph

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/29/2010 3:51:00 PM

Sad that is all they will miss and not the person or was that just one of those headline blunders...Sara

John Loving Iii

Date: 6/29/2010 3:06:00 PM

ain't it a shame. heard you liked my piece. it was inspired tweenty minutes ago. when i finished it D. G. e-mailed me that i still had time to enter the contest. at that very moment. Gods timming was perfect. and i know why you like it so much. it's your style. love john

Nigel Fox

Date: 6/29/2010 2:18:00 PM

You Yanks have a lot to be proud of in this man !

John Rhinem

Date: 6/29/2010 1:09:00 PM

Smile ~ Eisenhower--the face upon the dime! 57 years brings a lot of gope to a lot of people and, yes I would say by the dems he would be missed! Smile, I'm upon my way to the yellow brick road and I noticed "Your Splendors," and wished to say would a joy it was to see "You" the other day--"Thank You"--Smile, "You Shall 'Always' Be A Treasure to Me!!!" ~ Smile, I shall return to visit "You" later--"My Love to You Always," John!:) ~

James Fraser

Date: 6/29/2010 12:02:00 PM

Quite a shift is 57 years in Congress. He has seen America change so much in that time. Nice tribute Carolyn >> James

Anthony Nutter

Date: 6/29/2010 11:49:00 AM

Ninety two years old and the congressional senator bowed to the same fate we all will one day face. Democrat or Republican should pay the proper respects due to the man and his family.