A Political Diet

Lives a poet in the United States
Who's sick and tired of insolent ingrates
She went on a diet
And thinks you should try it
It doesn't involve the food on your plates

You're not allowed to talk of politics
Can't claim elections were stolen with tricks
Headlines are taboo
Evening news is, too
The country is a mess and needs a fix

Trump's big lie is never to be swallowed
In the mud he's slung, regret you've wallowed
The truth always comes out
Of that, she has no doubt
He's not a good leader to be followed

She will not boast of President Biden
His mental faculties may be slidin'
Age has taken a toll
On not reaching his goal
The road to Democracy must widen.

The diet will not drop pounds from your weight
But you'll be happier without debate
She's not being a schmuck
And is no longer stuck
In quagmires of governmental stalemate

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 7/8/2022 7:21:00 PM
George Washington predicted political parties would be the death of Democracy, but who wants to listen to the truth? Enjoyed! Aloha!
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Date: 7/8/2022 9:18:00 AM
I agree, too much fighting over the news, I also like your line 'The road to democracy must widen' - very true and great rhyme with Biden!
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Jenna Logan
Date: 7/8/2022 1:04:00 PM
Thanks so very much for your opinion, Michelle.
Date: 7/8/2022 8:40:00 AM
Really fine commentary, Jenna, on the current situation, in addition to fine rhyming and rhythm. Nice!
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Jenna Logan
Date: 7/8/2022 1:04:00 PM
Thanks, Milt. The debacle of what party politics has done and continues to do to America makes me sick.
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