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Unmasked

You won my vote with promises of peace And vows to save our homes as jobs increased Special interests intervened Your slate seems no longer clean Your mask falls, reveals the head of the beast

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Lynette Chachere

Date: 8/1/2010 12:24:00 AM

where there's peace, there is beauty & resolve. a masked beast is only hiding behind its rage.. ~Always&Forever Lynette

Amy Green

Date: 7/20/2010 9:25:00 AM

AMEN to this one! I completely 100% agree with you.

David Byrne

Date: 7/19/2010 2:29:00 PM

The head of a beast! 666!

Gerard Keogh Jr.

Date: 7/17/2010 4:28:00 PM

That last line has the feel of the Omen. lines 3 and 4 are an intriguing rhyme. I saw the Wolfman remake last week. It was not bad, in face , it was filmed well, but.. they changed the plotline and I had real trouble accepting thjis version. I guess that I'm too old. Good luck in New Jersey. Best wishes always from Gerard.

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 7/17/2010 3:15:00 AM

Good point, I agree...always Michael

James Peranteau

Date: 7/16/2010 4:16:00 PM

Ouch ! Well pened Carolyn ! james

Wilma Neels

Date: 7/16/2010 11:32:00 AM

This one is so spot on Carolyn, they get into power with promises only to forget it not even months down the line.. Congrats on your win my friend, love WNN

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/16/2010 11:01:00 AM

Congratulations Carolyn on your win in John Freeman's contest "Political Woes" (Wisdom's Words of Truth). Love, Carol

James Fraser

Date: 7/16/2010 8:21:00 AM

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

Cecil Hickman

Date: 7/15/2010 8:04:00 PM

congratulations my friend,,truly a wonderful and truthful piece so much value in just two lines,,,Blessings..Cecil

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/15/2010 7:37:00 PM

wonderful as usual from you Carolyn, congrats on your number 1. Harry

Ralph Taylor

Date: 7/15/2010 3:57:00 PM

Congrats, Carolyn. Nice going. Happy Birthday. luv Ralph

John Freeman

Date: 7/15/2010 3:30:00 PM

Yes, Yes, Carolyn, The beastly nature of greed is revealed, Congratulations, Ace. Agape, Moses

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/15/2010 10:26:00 AM

Was truly a pleasure to be able to read your poetry today Carolyn. I hope you have a wonderful inspiration filled day. Love, Carol

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/15/2010 7:27:00 AM

very true, Carolyn. enjoyed reading this, Good luck in contest.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/15/2010 4:54:00 AM

Got it right...Sara

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 7/14/2010 11:57:00 PM

Ok LNC..now youve gone and won another contest..this cant be topped...BG

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/14/2010 10:25:00 PM

oh, Carolyn, I was liking this until that last line. come on, now. that is a bit harsh! haha.But I am sure john will really like it! I too wish he could do a better job., but there are so many things going on! I think anyone who could get us out of our mess would have to walk on water! LUv, Andrea

John Rhinem

Date: 7/14/2010 10:06:00 PM

Smile ~ You must be a Republican? Smile, "Happy Birthday Dear Precious, Gifted & Beautiful Carolyn Devonshire!!!" ~ So, "29" years young and still, a very bright bright light....Smile, you know I've been watching Your flowers grow ~ So very lovely is "Your Garden Dear!!!" ~ I hope that You had such a beautiful day today; wrapped within warmths loved-filled embrace ~ Smile, "'My MoonChild Girl,' With Love Always to You," John!:) ~

Marycile Beer

Date: 7/14/2010 8:30:00 PM

Your very well written poem covers many but there is little doubt who you dedicated this one to. Very nice work, Carolyn. God Bless, Cile

James Marshall Goff

Date: 7/14/2010 7:21:00 PM

seems to be the general feeling these days!!! but...I'm leery of the possible alternatives! we saw what happened to the country with wall street and multinationals in charge....can there ever truly be gov't for the people? just a pipe-dream, I'm afraid...jimbo

Larry Belt

Date: 7/14/2010 6:43:00 PM

The Nail on the head my friend.....Larry