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Like Violins In a Marching Band

I hear them on the television, like I have a choice, that's flat-out all they show these days: Politicians with their elucidations tangled as Grandma's yarn. Honest Joe, explicating why I'm beggared; "It's your own fault, my good friends, frankly, we need bold solutions" they boom; then hike the price of gas. And the voices of we, the people; lost like violins in a marching band. Simile Poetry Contest placed 10th Sponsored by: Hilo Poet Date wrote: 6th August 2022

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Constance La France

Date: 8/16/2022 3:50:00 PM

Terry, wonderful poem and congratulations on your win in the contest, blessings ~Constance

Terry Miller
Date: 8/17/2022 5:24:00 AM

Thank you so much, Constance; I appreciate your comments, always

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/16/2022 10:09:00 AM

Great simile Terry! Vividly creative. Congrats and high fives for your win!

Terry Miller
Date: 8/17/2022 5:24:00 AM

Thanks, Sam

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/15/2022 9:16:00 AM

"violins in a marching band" - Beautiful simile. The entire poem is short and beautiful. Congratulations!

Terry Miller
Date: 8/16/2022 12:17:00 AM

Thank you so much.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/14/2022 2:09:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Have a great/blessed~~day/week...................

Terry Miller
Date: 8/15/2022 3:12:00 AM

Thank you Paula

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/13/2022 4:08:00 PM

“To thine own self be true” the Bard….I must agree with your wisdom. In this case the truth speaks for itself. You have created a true look at Politicians. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Blessings xxoo

Terry Miller
Date: 8/14/2022 9:54:00 AM

Thank you so much for your congratulations and kind words

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/13/2022 10:51:00 AM

Terrific Terry. I really enjoyed this read. Congratulations on your win! Linda

Terry Miller
Date: 8/14/2022 9:54:00 AM

Thank you Linda I appreciate your comments

Hilo Poet

Date: 8/13/2022 9:37:00 AM

I am in stitches, Terry, this is a natural Fave! Thanks for your participation and my compliments on your high placement in my contest, Aloha~William

Terry Miller
Date: 8/14/2022 9:55:00 AM

Thank you William, for the placement, kind comments, and for running the contest

L Milton Hankins

Date: 8/6/2022 8:59:00 AM

I certainly like your simile, Terry. Seems no matter what we say, write, or letter to our legislators they go their merry way ignoring us at every turn. Thanks!

Terry Miller
Date: 8/13/2022 12:35:00 AM

This is true. They talk and yet say nothing and do even less; thank you for reading and your kind comments.