Ilene Bauer Poet Limerick

Handing Over the Reins

Handing over the reins is, of course,
Very rarely involving a horse.
It’s about the tradition
Of easing transition
Of power, with no show of force.

The expression is mostly applied
When a leader is stepping aside
And helps he who comes next
Not feel lacking or vexed
With all negative feelings denied.

Yet today, those same reins are held tight,
While the whole world is watching this plight.
It’s an ugly impasse
Lacking candor and class
Led by one who is driven by spite.

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Alkas Poetry November 16, 2020 at 1:55 AM Too bad to say this, but I think this person who does not pass the reins has no characteristic of people, human being ... salute alkas

Andrea Dietrich November 13, 2020 at 7:22 PM so sadly true!!

John Watt November 13, 2020 at 5:15 PM there is a lot of class in your writing about the lack of class in this transition. well done

Rico Leffanta November 13, 2020 at 11:36 AM Not surprising! Remember how rude he was to Obama during the transition? No one ever described Trump as a class act! Aloha! Rico

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 13, 2020 at 8:00 AM Love from a nervous neighbour ~x

Gershon Wolf November 12, 2020 at 4:12 PM Have to agree with you. Mr. T. sure seems bitter. Even his advisors are telling him that without proof of massive voter fraud, he's wasting his time trying to overturn results of states he lost by 10's of thousands of votes. Of course, the Dems, spent 4 years calling Trump an illegitimate President. Both Biden and Obama are on record doing so. Bottom line, calling s/o illegitimate is not a good look, either way, not the Dems' way or Trump's way!! Just sayin' :) gw

Jan Allison November 12, 2020 at 3:42 PM he's run his course and is set for the knackers yard ... glad someone else taking hold of the reins... January can't come quick enough!:-) hugs Jan xx

Peter Dome November 12, 2020 at 3:25 PM Brilliant. So clever. well done. Flows so well.

Hannah Borke November 12, 2020 at 2:51 PM He’s great. I hope the results turn around somehow.

Jenna Logan November 12, 2020 at 2:25 PM I could read your lines about the moron all day, Ilene. I just posted a couple of limericks about him. He certainly gives us enough fodder for writing.