Paula Swanson Poet Rhyme

Government

Lies fall heavy against deaf ears,
while muted smiles spread false cheer.
Open, blind eyes, look past all they know,
reality is bleached, white as snow.
Morales lay as broken mirrors,
shards pierce deeply, bleeding trust, fear.
Hands extended to take, not give.
Others pay for the life they live.
Vows of loyalty once taken,
God and Country, for greed forsaken.
Festering poison, can be cured,
when next we vote, we will be heard!

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Elizabeth Wesley March 23, 2012 at 8:46 AM A rant to delight my mind Paula! The changes happening are breathtaking and not many are aware. It will be too late when the victims awake. You sure penned a great verse.

Carol Eastman February 12, 2012 at 9:25 AM SSSSSuch is government. Everyone's eyes are opening.

Jack Horne February 8, 2012 at 12:55 PM Yes, they seem the same in every country - loved this powerful write. Thanks, Paula - enjoyed your contest : )

Sara Kendrick February 6, 2012 at 12:17 PM Great political work penned..Thanks for stopping by, reading, and commenting on my work..Thanks for letting me know that was your center line of the poem...Sara

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 1, 2012 at 8:17 PM an outstanding write Paula.. impressive and on target too.. was wondering where u got to and just saw your new contest posted tonight.. though it is morning here already... hope all is well.. missed u luv..

Virginia Mitchell January 17, 2012 at 4:19 AM Well written, and true. Only it's hard to choose between the offerings, sometimes. I think many people use their vote as a means of going against a particular candidate. It's like choosing between the lesser of two evils, and the voter is left feeling there is no “win-win” situation for them.

Poet Destroyer A January 16, 2012 at 9:45 PM Paula, wow..very interesting...thank you for sharing..p.d.

Kim Merryman January 16, 2012 at 8:43 PM I agree whole-heartedly. You are right on the money with this, Paula. Great job. Love, Kim

Russell Sivey January 16, 2012 at 8:33 PM That's the truth and the way we believe of life today! We have the final word ultimately in who gets elected and who doesn't and who will be able to pass the laws that we desire to be most effective and helpful to us! The whole poem brings about what government runs on and how it exists today...maybe we can change it someday? Thanks for an enlightening write tonight! Awesome Work!!