Edward Ebbs Poet Rhyme

Every Four Years

Every four years a president is chosen with an election,
allowing citizens to choose a candidate to their satisfaction.

By design, it’s a legal way to choose one’s representation,
this is important to help sustain a democratic continuation.

One of the problems with the process is political deception,
some candidates are only dedicated to winning for domination.

You must ponder the wisdom behind political devotion,
a witness to the politician's whims over their population.

This funding from special interest groups is a complication,
it’s the test of moral leadership because of a bent obligation.

Education and awareness is important for distinction,
because voting gives rise to a positive transformation.

Sadly it’s the hope to elect someone who is an exception,
one concerned more for the people and not a corporation.

Edward J. Ebbs - April 19, 2015

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Julia Ward September 1, 2015 at 12:54 AM I enjoyed your political poem. Julia, with my best regards.

Constance La France May 9, 2015 at 4:41 AM Ed, your rhyming is spot on, your theme well executed, political poems can be so dry but yours is just great, well done 7 and thanks for visiting my poem, dance.. . Edward Ebbs May 9, 2015 at 8:11 AM Aww...thanks!

Andrea Dietrich May 7, 2015 at 5:08 PM I absolutely agree with what you said to me in your reply. Nowadays I can't believe they are actually BUYING their votes.

Andrea Dietrich May 3, 2015 at 5:16 PM how I wish we had more Lincoln's out there. I really love the things I read about Lincoln. Edward Ebbs May 3, 2015 at 8:43 PM Lincoln was in the age of honor when the elected officials actually represented the interests of the people...Thank you for your comments Andrea :)

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri April 25, 2015 at 11:53 PM Wow awesome rhyming here as u write about politics and the demagogues all true. Leaders don't really care much. Yes like u said every time we vote we think this new leader would be an exception. Kudos. Pls do review my latest poem too. Edward Ebbs April 26, 2015 at 8:00 AM Thank You :)

Sandra Haight April 24, 2015 at 4:18 PM If only your last stanza could be true! I agree with your thoughts...well-expressed. 7, Sandra Edward Ebbs April 24, 2015 at 6:44 PM Thank you Sandra :)

Nette Onclaud April 22, 2015 at 4:33 PM wisely said, ed... each vote counts to make life a better one.. much enjoyed!.. huggs Edward Ebbs April 22, 2015 at 7:49 PM Thanks net :)

Julia Ward April 22, 2015 at 2:42 PM You are very familiar with France, then. Julia

Julia Ward April 22, 2015 at 7:47 AM It is interesting for me to read your views on the political system in the U.S. Here, in France, big business does not shout so overtly, but a lot goes on behind the scenes. Julia Edward Ebbs April 22, 2015 at 2:30 PM Julia, not overtly, but not hidden because donations are required to be declaired, in theory that is...so it takes a little research to discover who is finiancing who, but looking at the outcomes of those relationships, it's obviously what is going on behind the scenes...I have much family in Brest, and the Brittany area there.

Constance La France April 22, 2015 at 7:14 AM ED, indeed choosing the right candidate is a challenge, here in Canada the candidates spend more time putting each other down than telling use what they will do for us, well done write, 7, and thanks for visiting my poem, Here Kitty, Kitty Edward Ebbs April 22, 2015 at 2:23 PM Thank You Broken :)