Gershon Wolf Poet Free verse

Like a Hot Potato, They Pass the Buck

      The old ‘Pass-Punt-Kick’ contest
        misappropriated by politicos
     You’re familiar with the stereotype
        the kind who check which way the wind blows

     Like a hot potato they pass the buck
        If asked a tough question, they punt
     And when a financial decision looms, they
        kick the can years down the road

     So, fans, it seems we have a winner
        535 Congressmen, each and every one a sinner

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Line Gauthier March 27, 2025 at 5:47 AM ohhh, good one ! clever as usual ~

Michael Tor March 23, 2025 at 10:42 PM Truth be told by you and me and everyone that reads. Love it Mr G...

David Crandall March 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM That's the first time I've heard reference to that pass-punt-kick contest in a long time. I was in one of those in about 1965. For a little guy, I wasn't bad at punting. Maybe, I coulda had a future in politics.

Oliver Mckeithan March 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM Yep. Then they collect fat paychecks and tell us how much they did for us at the next election. Sad part is most folks continue to vote the same ones in. Gershon Wolf March 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM What can go possibly go wrong?

Mark Hughes March 23, 2025 at 6:34 AM It does seem a game to them, both playing defense, the fans don't get their monies worth! By the way I appreciate the backup vs the TDS patients! Gershon Wolf March 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM Hey, Mark. Thanks for the encouragement. Drop by anytime. ~ Gershon

John Read March 23, 2025 at 5:49 AM Just about sums up a politician. Gershon Wolf March 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM 98.6% anyway...

John Lawless March 23, 2025 at 5:45 AM that's why the "poor box" is always empty Gershon Wolf March 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM Heh-heh. Always.

Andrea Dietrich March 23, 2025 at 12:48 AM They are horrible. Great metaphors. Gershon Wolf March 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM Indeed, Horrible. Couldn't agree more, Andrea. thanks, gw