A Promise That Dwindles With Time

Politicians will do anything to get elected on this coming November second:
from fierce attacks on integrity, sensitivity, character and morality...
and lie they will to win at the polls, promising all streets of glittering gold;
good folks, before you choose those candidates, be aware of reality. 



Every media is swamped with ads with messages that convicinvigly say,
" I approve of this message." Should we endorse and trust them?
The Mayor wants to be the Governor, and the Governor President...
anyone can run for any of these prestigious offices on that lucky day.



In their vibrant words truly convincing...all you hear is changes for the better:
less taxes, more jobs, drug-free streets, pristine cities and minimal crime,
but how can they afford all these expenses, if not on the hard-working tax-payer? 
If they constantly swear: their promise is a promise that dwindles with time.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Taylor Avatar
November 8, 2010 at 1:51 PM
Congrats, Andy. Great write. Nice going. Ralph
Roberts Avatar
November 7, 2010 at 8:27 PM
congrats on your win with this great entry
Dietrich Avatar
November 7, 2010 at 5:59 PM
Great title for this wise poem. Congratulations, Andrew. LUv, Andrea
Dufresne Avatar
November 7, 2010 at 2:20 PM
congrads to you Andrew on your win!
Mehta Avatar
November 7, 2010 at 12:57 PM
Andrew...Many congrats on winning in contest with this nice piece. Luv/Best wishes.....Hitendra Mehta
Freeman Avatar
November 7, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Congratulations on your poem's honor in the top ten,Andrew! The fact that they approve the ridiculous message should pop the light on. Smile! Agape, Moses
Mehta Avatar
November 7, 2010 at 5:46 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win, Andrew
Devonshire Avatar
November 7, 2010 at 5:29 AM
Well don, Andrew. They always want an office higher than what they had and promises seem to disappear after they're elected. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
November 1, 2010 at 11:57 AM
It was my pleasure to read your excellent writing today Andrew. Love, Carol
Culverhouse Avatar
October 31, 2010 at 5:40 PM
good one!! so true
Harper Avatar
October 31, 2010 at 12:11 PM
Oh sad, the more election poems I read, the more I feel miserable about our duty and it's potential for good. Well said :) Sheri
Mehta Avatar
October 31, 2010 at 10:49 AM
Very wonderful write on today's election politics, Andrew
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