lagging shadows

leaders fill the scene.
yet progress lags behind them,
state's path stays behind.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Dietrich Avatar
February 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
so sadly true!
Singh Avatar
February 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Thank you
Kendrick Avatar
February 18, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Yes, it seems that our world is full of leaders who are not doing the best jobs. Sad that it can't be a better situation for all. Creative work. Sara K
Singh Avatar
February 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Thank you
Andresen Avatar
February 18, 2025 at 2:57 AM
- Words of truth, Akham - hugs
Singh Avatar
February 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Thank you
Greenhough Avatar
February 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
A perfect political poem. Nothing gets done. Too true to laugh.
Singh Avatar
February 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Thank you
Rolland Avatar
February 16, 2025 at 10:35 PM
leaders are sometimes dangerous, don't care about people interesting poem thanks
Singh Avatar
February 17, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Thank you.
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