Andrea Dietrich Poet Free verse

Deep Voodoo - My Spirit

(New Zealand, Labour MP Damien O’Connor in 2011 called trickle-down economics “the rich pissing on the poor”.)

Ross Perot, where did you go?
trickle down economy
pissing away the poor
pissing off the middle class
 less and less
our paychecks pay the bills
ironic how 
when I was still in diapers
the rich got taxed lots more
Prosperity was King!
Protect the rich
whose money hides in havens.
Make a war -
no money to sustain it
Let wealth TRICK-
 TRICKle -
down to
you 
and 
me

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Phyllis Babcock August 28, 2013 at 3:51 PM Your words have a ring of truth now on to the next one. love phyl

Richard D Seal August 5, 2013 at 6:22 PM They just give the poor enough to keep them quiet Petal but how long. Sad but true words you've written here. Take care, Richard

Carrie Richards August 2, 2013 at 7:08 PM This is so cleverly done.......I read the longer version first......and I made the same ghastly mistake.........mine was much too long......I was so mad at myself so know how you feel !! But yours stands great alone short or long!

Robert Johnson July 29, 2013 at 11:18 AM Pope Francis would agree with you that the poor need to be helped. But all those greedy little b-----s don't care if they are scalped. Peace. :)

Heather Ober July 29, 2013 at 9:24 AM Oh, SUCH clever commentary here, Andrea. I am certain this will be a winner! (I'm so glad to see you writing more free verse poetry!)

Debbie Duncan July 29, 2013 at 2:29 AM great job Andrea ;}

Jack Horne July 27, 2013 at 2:31 PM love both versions - this is sure to be a winner, my friend

Bl Devnath July 27, 2013 at 9:17 AM Yes, middle and lower income group should always be benefited, because rich are always becoming richer and richer. Your contest in " trickle down" has contributed an information too. Good luck. Loved always, bl

Lucilla Carrillo July 27, 2013 at 7:45 AM I like this. I too wonder what happened to Ross Perot. He is from Texas. If I'm not mistaken he owned The Texas Instruments. Great poem for the contest..... Lucilla

Sara Kendrick July 27, 2013 at 7:22 AM I have heard people who are very intelligent people say a similar statement but not in those terms..They say that welfare is just taking taxes from the middle class funnelling the money back to the rich..Like doctors, pharmacy, grocery, etc. get the checks and benefits that the people get..Great work about the topic..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Russell Sivey July 27, 2013 at 5:43 AM I just wish the rich would share some of that money, If each millionaire/billionaire gave a little of there money to each one of us, they would be broke and we would each have about $500 more or less total, ha ha! I loved your observation my friend, this is so true! I wish wealth would trickle down to you and me Andrea! I really enjoyed reading this tremendous poem this morning! What an outstanding piece, will do well in the contest!! Great Work!!

Johnny Rhinem July 27, 2013 at 12:46 AM † Bravo To The Voice We Find Beautiful Andrea. Also, I Find Such Pursuits Of Dust In Essence Somewhat Surreal ? An Ever Apparent Flaw Within Manys Perceptions In Re Humanities Rock And Rollers Of Shake Rattle And Mold ? Love, John