Joseph May Poet Lyric

Buttons On the Remote

They put us all in the institution
 And threw away the key
 They say there's no more constitution
 And freedom isn't free

 The voting machines have infections
 They won't tabulate the votes
 Russia's running the election
 With the buttons on their remote

 The senate does nothing at all
 To stop the runaway train
 The writing's on the wall
 Can you feel the pain

 When the smoke has cleared
 And all the babes stop crying
 It will seem so weird
 To know that freedom's dying

 5-3-19

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Andrea Dietrich May 14, 2019 at 12:26 PM I think compared to some countries, there is still a lot of freedom, but people are abusing it and not taking care. Good one, Joseph

Jennifer Proxenos May 9, 2019 at 2:40 PM What a wonderful write and so creatively and emotively penned. Well done Joseph, Hugs, Jennifer.

Vijay Pandit May 5, 2019 at 8:12 AM I do feel the pain..so simply but elegantly said! I share the sentiments expressed in your poem, Joseph.

Silent One May 5, 2019 at 6:38 AM Powerful poem Joseph and you are so right..

Brandy Nicole May 4, 2019 at 7:29 PM Sometimes it feels like there is No Hope, as these moments of havoc surround us. Everything is changing, and not for the better. Your thoughts are so deep and powerful. All we can do is continue to Pray for our World. My best to you. ~ Brandy