Bread Lines and Good Times

Joe Lunchbucket stands on the bread line
The plant closure left him not one dime
  So handouts he seeks
  Like dogs beg for treats
As senators toast to the good times



Entry for Deborah Guzzi's limerick contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Inka Avatar
January 31, 2011 at 5:38 PM
It's a sad state of affairs. Im right there with him. Funny his name is Joe too. At least we have more time to post on the soup. Nicely done
Devonshire Avatar
January 19, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Diane, Congratulations on your win!
Freeman Avatar
January 19, 2011 at 9:26 AM
A good one to illustrate the signs of the times Diane. Agape, Moses
Brown Avatar
January 19, 2011 at 6:06 AM
Congratulations Diane. on your win in Deborah Guzzi's contest. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
January 18, 2011 at 8:18 PM
Diane, I find your meter excellent in this limerick and this is just darn good! Congratulations. girl!
Fraser Avatar
January 18, 2011 at 3:51 PM
Sums up the alleged High Societies of countries Diane. MP's and Senators alike. Congrats on your fine win in Deborah's contest....:)
Sweetheart Avatar
January 18, 2011 at 12:19 PM
Congrats Diane on your big win in the Limerick contest ... a great one ... enjoy much success with luv..
Kendrick Avatar
January 18, 2011 at 9:26 AM
Congratulations ..Sara
Calhoun Avatar
January 18, 2011 at 8:15 AM
Hi Diane - Congratulations on your win in Deborah's contest. Best wishes, KC
Calhoun Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 5:48 PM
LOL! This is very true. Good luck in the contest. KC
Brown Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 11:41 AM
I am stopping by today to thank you for your kind comments Diane. It is always a pleasure to read your wonderful poetry. Love, Carol
Guzzi Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 4:12 AM
all is GOOD, the only spot awee bit different is the beginning of line 1 and as you can read in my blog thereis leeway in the 1st syllable of a line. Great job! You can always talk to me Diane no worries. Light & Love
Mehta Avatar
January 15, 2011 at 3:07 PM
Very nice entry to the contest - quite humorous,m witty and funny, Diane
Flach Avatar
January 15, 2011 at 2:02 PM
Ah yes, the disproportionate distribution of wealth. Those who make the rules wins, it seems. Nice write. Joe
Dietrich Avatar
January 15, 2011 at 1:53 PM
wow, Diane, great political satire and limerick. LOVE this one.
Onclaud Avatar
January 15, 2011 at 10:43 AM
a world divided by power obessessed and people oppressed... tragically comic with daring lines to express your message... such fine write, diane! all the best in the contest! :) nette
Devonshire Avatar
January 15, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Great dark political humor that makes a poignant statement on the state of our country, Diane. I think you got the meter system Deborah wants down perfectly. Good luck with this entry. Love, Carolyn
Situation Avatar
January 15, 2011 at 10:04 AM
if i were to speak here i would bring a lot of attention to myself. so i'll just keep silent, T. S.
Mehta Avatar
January 15, 2011 at 9:58 AM
You have included men, plant and aNIMALS, nice write, and good luck, Diane
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