Vince Suzadail Jr. Poet Free verse

Camelot Again?

I’m watching television, black and white, January 1961
A surge of expectancy in the populace, the dream
Kids in the White House, a buzz of activity
New president going to make his speech
Ask not what you’re country can do for you
Hope being restored, pride, respect
The New Frontier, vision, new ideals
                  Camelot
January 2009, plasma screen, 
A surge of expectancy in the populace, the dream
Kids in the White House, a buzz of activity
New president will make his speech
Crossing lines, uncharted territory
Hope being restored, pride, respect
Intelligence replacing idiocy
Leadership overtaking greed
Apathy being destroyed, youth involvement
	Camelot Again?

A time for Unity

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Carolyn Devonshire February 16, 2009 at 4:44 PM Oh, how this gave me chills! I, too, have seen some of Kennedy in Obama and I pray for our new president's safety. I hope only part of Camelot will repeat itself -- the good part. This is an absolutely astonishing comparison. A kiss to you, Vince. And a renewed hope in our country's leadership.

Colin Mitchell Williams February 12, 2009 at 12:01 PM Thoughtful and clever writing Vince... excellent work ! thank you for your comment

Debbie Guzzi January 28, 2009 at 12:13 PM Well, we'll see won't we. I never liked Kennedy. I was 18 when he was assasinated. I truely believe he meant well for the whole of our society, but coming from wealth & being a womanizer, left him out of my "role model" book. Pres. Obama comes from the people and seems to understand making the rich richer doesn't make the poor any less poor. I pray for him. Light & Love Debbie Thanks for reading my blog!

Sue Mason January 25, 2009 at 12:42 PM God I hope not ... smile ... JFK had the women going in the back door and the mafia coming out the front ... I think Obama is a much different cat and hopefully his demise will be from old age. Camelot was a scam and the people arn't buying it anymore ... even Caroline is not qualified ... the times they have forever changed and thank goodness!! Can you tell your write has me fired up ... LOL ...

John Loving Iii January 23, 2009 at 2:04 PM i think things are going smoothly only time will tell if we reach Camalot or the Promised Land. but the time for unity is now as you have said. good work. JHL

Robin L. Gass January 22, 2009 at 4:22 PM Vince, I love this beautifully written poem. It is a time for unity in our nation. I am generally not very pollitically minded person but we need good leadership and yes, less greed. "Hope being restored" perfect! Thank you for your thoughtful comment. Love, Robin

Corinne Curcio January 22, 2009 at 1:49 PM Hallelujiah! There is that same feeling in the air. Nicely penned LOL - Intelligence replacing idiocy - ain't it the truth! Thanks for the congrats on my poem Elixir being featured

Derrick Burton January 22, 2009 at 12:08 PM This sounds exactly alike as far as time lines and situations. Hope its only that though, enjoyed reading this poetry and have a great day.

Frank F. Atanacio January 22, 2009 at 11:05 AM I like this piece actually i've been reading some of your work and a few of them really well done.. oh and thanks for the advice about the Vampire... LOL Cheers

Janetta Harrington January 22, 2009 at 5:42 AM vince i commented on this poem one time but forgot the validate thing ( i hate that thing). so again this is really, really excellent. thank you for reading my poems. i get a kick out of your comments....about can't take a shower anymore. been sick for a long time but i feel better now. willl try to do better on reviews. janetta.

Keith Bickerstaffe January 22, 2009 at 4:20 AM There are parallels aren't there... once more there is hope; long may it be sustained. Well done Vince! Best wishes, Keith

Daver Austin January 21, 2009 at 6:08 AM Let's hope, Vince, that after all the glitter is gone we don't simply forget about unity, go on like spoiled children expecting the American dream to just come waltizing up uninvited. Always enjoy your insights. Love, daver

Constance La France January 19, 2009 at 8:12 PM Well.. a lot of comments on this poem.. btw.. well written.. and although I live in Canada... I follow the USA politics.. I think something wonderful is about to happen not just in the USA but the world... and thank you for your comment on my poem Dads Workshed, I think you can tell, I loved my Dad very much, there is another poem you might enjoy, written about my Dad called I Promise... you are so lucky to still have your Dad, cherish every moment. Constance

Debbie Guzzi January 18, 2009 at 4:48 PM We can all only hope for the best. It could get worse. Let's help each other through! Light & Love Debbie Guzzi

Donna Golden January 17, 2009 at 10:56 AM Vince, I appreciate this thought-provoking piece. You have definitely pushed a hot button here, as evidenced by some vehement comments. I try to respect anyone who speaks their mind honestly, whether I agree with their opinion or not! I will always stand up for what I believe, no matter how unpopular it may make me. By the way, I love the way you formed this poem. Very nicely done! With admiration, Donna G.

Kathleen O'Donnell January 16, 2009 at 11:29 PM Besides, anyone other than Bush would be better and could have won. Any Democrat, even a dog for that matter, could have won given Bush' tragic record. And not being blasphemous, Christ himself could have run as a Republican and He would still have lost, such was Bush' sorry record. So no, there's no Camelot, it's just another new leader no better than others before him and we should not read more from it than what it actually is. And the beat goes on, sing Sonny & Cher. Kathleen

Kathleen O'Donnell January 16, 2009 at 11:05 PM Don't hope for too much, you might just be disappointed. A poet once wrote "We always open a door with hope, then closing it with despair." Just like the original Camelot, full of hope. Which was then immediately followed by the Bay of Pigs fiasco, getting into deeper involvement in Nam, etc. etc. So, no, as a history buff, I won't bet on it. No such thing as Camelot.

Valerie Bellefleur January 16, 2009 at 4:55 PM Although perhaps a re-make of Camelot - can we hope at last?

Valerie Bellefleur January 16, 2009 at 4:53 PM The days of Camelot can never return - the fairy tale of the Kennedys that was not to last..

Sharon Winter January 16, 2009 at 11:55 AM Yes, perhaps a perfect comparison. I can feel it in the air as never before and I am very excited for what surely will be a change for the better. Love this beautiful, hopeful write. Love, Shar

Carol Sunshine Brown January 16, 2009 at 10:45 AM Vince, this is am amazing write. You have said so much in just a few lines. It all hits home. Keep on keepin on Vince. Outstanding. Love, Carol

Laurie Ginn January 16, 2009 at 10:26 AM I totally agree Michael, whether we voted for him or not we have to have respect for the office he holds and support the man,,,and maybe some day the woman. Good write Vince. Laurie

Carrie Richards January 16, 2009 at 10:12 AM I love this comparison...so much the same, so much has changed. All eyes forward with hope in the air! God help us...God may this be the change we need so desperately! History in the making! ~ Carrie

Michael Degenhardt January 16, 2009 at 9:51 AM It is always a time for unity, despite who is in office. When we vote someone in, whether or not we personally vote for that person, we still must stand unified behind our president, for it is never the president that makes sole decisions, but rather it's all the branches of gev't. With that said, I still found this an enjoyable read and I too look forward tyo a hopeful change but typically it's the person in office that gets changed in order to conform to the role. Michael

Christopher Higgins January 16, 2009 at 9:47 AM I love the how this piece goes from black and white to color. This is anawesome Vince. You have written some wonderful pieces this week, and this goes up there. The idea of change and hope and new beginnings is all around us. What the future holds? Time will tell...great work.

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