Baa-Lair and His Lost Sheep

There once was a leader called Blair To the Iraqi war he declared Like little lost sheep None of his party did weep Not one was found dead lying there
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
July 1, 2010 at 9:23 PM
Hey congratulations, on this nicely rhymed limerick. LUv, Andrea
Johnson Avatar
June 30, 2010 at 10:31 PM
Congratulations on your poem and win. Love, joyce
Haick Avatar
June 30, 2010 at 9:12 PM
My congratulations on your awesome 4th place win, James! Enjoy it! Peace, Audrey
Freeman Avatar
June 30, 2010 at 8:09 PM
Congratulations James on your 4th Place. Agape, Moses
Mehta Avatar
June 30, 2010 at 7:38 PM
Congrats on the win
Guzzi Avatar
June 30, 2010 at 1:35 PM
cont. ;) The individual is always subordinated to the masses.It is this philosophy which allows the Party to manipulate and control humanity. In the Ministry of Truth, protagonist is a civil servant responsible for perpetuating the Party's propaganda, revising historical records,rendering the Party omniscient and correct, yet his meagre existence disillusions him to the point of seeking rebellion against Big Brother, eventually leading to his arrest, torture, and conversion.*Sound familiar?
Guzzi Avatar
June 30, 2010 at 1:32 PM
yup yup! Did you ever read 1984? is a 1949 dystopian novel by George Orwell about the totalitarian regime of the Party. The novel depicts an oligarchical collectivist society where life in the Oceanian province of Airstrip One is a world of perpetual war, pervasive government surveillance, and incessant public mind control.
Trusty Avatar
June 30, 2010 at 12:32 PM
James, great title and insightful content. Shades of "Fortunate one" Eh? Enjoyed the work. JT
Brown Avatar
June 30, 2010 at 9:17 AM
Congratulations James on your win in Carolyn Devonshire's contest "Follower or Leader". What a hoot. Love, Carol
Devonshire Avatar
June 30, 2010 at 8:00 AM
The ones who declare war should be willing to go to the front lines as leaders. Well done! There were many awesome entries. Congratulations on your success in the contest. Love, Carolyn
Tideswell Avatar
June 27, 2010 at 1:12 PM
I think you may just have a winner here James, you managed to inject that satirical humour into your limerick perfectly. Mine may be political but it lacks the humour. Very witty title. I needed a laugh after England's abysmal performance against Germany this afternoon. They had a good day, a German win at the grand prix too. Ah well, there's always next time ~ Sharon :)
Haick Avatar
June 27, 2010 at 11:49 AM
Hahaha! James this is real cool! I got up to get some lemonade ..90 degrees today..and am back and still laughing!! What's he doing now? Wishing you good luck in the contest! This is a definite winner, hands down! Peace, love, Audrey
Bloomsfield Avatar
June 27, 2010 at 1:58 AM
Sorry but im laughing now,many politicians lose their sheep. .great one!Glad i read this after the other,the very touching sad poem!C
Chachere Avatar
June 26, 2010 at 9:21 PM
haha, sad..but nice poem.(: ~Always&Forever Lynette
Mehta Avatar
June 26, 2010 at 5:33 PM
Very fantastic title. Enjoyed the humor in the poem. Good luck in the contest
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