Carolyn Devonshire Poet Rhyme

Keep the Ship of State Rocking

Like ostriches, politicians bury their heads
While homeless, starving families go unfed
Voters see the game, know how it's played
Upheaval awaits on election day

Say what?  You're not registered to vote?
Then watch those special interests gloat
They'll gather allies, give 'em poll rides
A sad kiss goodbye, Democracy's demise

With broken links in freedom's chain
Politics will stay the same
Use your brain, don't refrain
Send incumbents down the drain

Socialism's come a knocking
Don't put your freedom up for hocking
Vote with me, brother, set the ship of state rocking
Say, "We're the free world; we'll take no mocking"



*Entry for the "Politically Educated" contest

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Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 1, 2012 at 9:05 AM congrats Carolyn on an amazing write and win for political contest.. so true about voting process.. enjoyed this intriguing piece.. luv..

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl March 1, 2012 at 6:06 AM Congratulations Carolyn xx

Carol Sunshine Brown March 1, 2012 at 5:26 AM Congratulations on your win in Dana'lynn's contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Debbie Guzzi February 29, 2012 at 6:10 PM LOL but..but..we are so FUNNYCongrad's on your win! Light & Love!

Michael J. Falotico August 1, 2010 at 5:50 PM Excellent write.. Thank for that offer, I go back to work tomorrow so may have to hit you up on that. Im blown away by your kindness.. Love Michael

Lynette Chachere August 1, 2010 at 12:29 AM haha, love the rhyme. i read your blog! i hope you are having a blast on your vacation, Carolyn. ~Always&Forever Lynette

James Marshall Goff July 31, 2010 at 9:59 AM re-visit! just love this rocker! jimbo

John Rhinem July 28, 2010 at 11:30 PM Smile ~ "Hello Dear Gifted & Beautiful Carolyn Devonshire" ~ I hope that You are doing well dear and that, Your vacation is going splendidly for Yourself ~ Smile, you know, I noticed Your Treasures last few writes and, how among them, Your voice was crying out for "Light" I believe ~ "Beautiful" ~ "My Love to You Always," John!:) ~

Timothy Brumley July 28, 2010 at 3:55 PM RIGHT ON! Our government has forgotten the taste of apple pie, it's enough to make a patriot cry, the bloody stripes on banners sigh, with God our fathers wisdom blinks, in slavery we fools now sink!:) I'm with you all the way on this one. Congrats Carolyn and keep the hope light shining!

Caroline Cécile Delacroix July 28, 2010 at 11:18 AM Kudos Carolyn, on this inspiring, realistic write! Yes, we must care and we must vote or indeed socialism will be here before we even blink an eye. Got to keep our eyes open, too much cheating going on. Thanks for sharing this very well written poem. Best wishes, my friend, and thank you for your comments on mine. Not easy times for me, but I am so grateful for I have friends, people close to me in my life, therefore I am rich. Caroline.

Kevin Semeniuk July 28, 2010 at 9:25 AM awesome poem!..so much depth and truth!!

James Peranteau July 28, 2010 at 7:35 AM Hello Dear Carolyn ! Great poetry here love...though I'm far from being the political soul, your thoughts ring loadly ! *smiles* Hope to hear ya soon, and have a fantastic vacation dear ! james

Linda Witt-King July 26, 2010 at 10:59 PM This is great, Carolyn, love it...well said

C.C Bloomsfield July 26, 2010 at 1:16 PM How is your vacation dear?enjoy and be back:)

Sara Kendrick July 26, 2010 at 4:57 AM Interesting political write..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..I was given some words with which to write something on the one about the New Generation..Sara

James Fraser July 25, 2010 at 5:50 AM Carolyn, you have captured these corrupt politicians so aptly in this womderful piece. Hope you are enjoying your vacation >> James

Ravindra K Kapoor July 25, 2010 at 2:27 AM Brilliant piece of writing and a beautiful mockery on corrupt politicians and deteriorating values in today politics ever where in the world. It's a gem like Poem my friend. exposing the increasing greed and evils in our social system and values. I too feel it is one of the prime responsibilities of those, who have the power of pen like sward in their hand to bring it on surface Sorry I was away for quite sometime and could not read much. Love and best wishes always...Ravindra ...Carolyn D

Robert A. Dufresne July 24, 2010 at 6:25 PM cool poem Carolyn! I'm afraid I don;'t have the confidence in the voters that you do.remind me of little sheep and ostriches or a cross of both. Being led by lies we want to hear and if told any different bury our heads in the sand right along with the campaigning politician.... what's new..sigh

James Marshall Goff July 24, 2010 at 11:42 AM outstanding! Carolyn! the time has come for a new way, that promises a healthy planet and healthy, self-sustainable Americans...I'm afraid capitalism, though it can be hard to slow, ain't gonna make it in the long run, we won't see it in our lifetime, but a few generations down the road, there will be change...or we won't make it as a human race...love, jimbo...mail

Daver Austin July 24, 2010 at 10:32 AM The next election promises to be very interesting, if not earth-shaking. I'm neither republican nor democrat - I try to vote for the man or woman I think is best. I'm starting to scratch my head, a donkey on one ear, an elephant on the other, both with critters crawling around under their skin. Love, Dave

Wilma Neels July 23, 2010 at 9:37 PM Hey Carolyn, hope you are still enjoying your vacation, love Wilma

Gert W. Knop July 23, 2010 at 7:36 AM I must agree with Timothy's comment, Carolyn! But I mus disagree with C.L. as there is no difference with "noseying" into private lives between capitalism and socialism. Where is the difference??? Spying on others is even worth in "capitalistic" countries. We have big problems here in Germany and who would dare to say that we are a "socialist" country!!! Well written Rhyme, Carolyn! Enjoyed the read and thank you for you friendly comment!...Love, Gert

Doris Culverhouse July 23, 2010 at 5:34 AM good one!! witty!!

Timothy Brumley July 22, 2010 at 7:24 PM It was much the same with the Spartans and the Three Hundred, And Rome with Constantine and his Byzantine Empire when it fell. I think Thomas Jefferson summed it up nicely...Absolute power corrupts absolutely. I just posted my first blog Carolyn, you're welcomed to visit.

Juan Paolo Galua July 22, 2010 at 12:17 AM mmmm....made me think politics in general is indeed dirty...this is also what happens in my country...

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