Election Day

Election, Schmalection!
It's not we who choose.
It's Congress that picks the one they will use.

It isn't the people,
Who vote the man in.
It's the Powers That Be who decides who will win.

It's the Politicos,
That are running the show.
You agree with their wishes or you just have to go.

The Mob is passe.
It's called Politics now;
But they're one and the same, just a bit more high brow.

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Daniel Turner

November 2, 2016 at 10:31 AM

You are correct, Mrs Judy. It has nothing to do with "we the people" any more. GREAT write because I agree:):)

Judy Ball

November 2, 2016 at 5:20 PM

Thanks so much Daniel. Glad you agree with me. God Bless, JB

Demetrios Trifiatis

November 2, 2016 at 10:12 AM

No matter for whom one votes They will do their own thing regardless of what the voter believes or hopes for dear, Judy! Those who govern in reality cannot be seen by you or me! Dynamic and insightful writing! Good luck!

Judy Ball

November 2, 2016 at 5:13 PM

Thank you so much Demetrios. I agree. We all project the image we want others to see and show few people who and what we really are. God Bless, JB

Carolyn Devonshire

November 1, 2016 at 4:11 PM

Wow! That last verse stings with truth we prefer not to admit. Couldn't agree more, Judy. The dadgum electoral college makes it impossible to have an election decided by the majority of individual voters. Gore actually had more votes than George W., but still it was Bush who "won." I can appreciate the angst in this poem.

Judy Ball

November 2, 2016 at 4:47 PM

Thanks so much Carolyn. Glad you like it and agree with me. We must let our voices be heard if we are to ever change things. God Bless, JB