Terry Miller Poet Free verse

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 August 16, 2022 at 3:50 PM Terry, wonderful poem and congratulations on your win in the contest, blessings ~Constance Terry Miller August 17, 2022 at 5:24 AM Thank you so much, Constance; I appreciate your comments, always

Sam Kauffman August 16, 2022 at 10:09 AM Great simile Terry! Vividly creative. Congrats and high fives for your win! Terry Miller August 17, 2022 at 5:24 AM Thanks, Sam

Christuraj Alex August 15, 2022 at 9:16 AM "violins in a marching band" - Beautiful simile. The entire poem is short and beautiful. Congratulations! Terry Miller August 16, 2022 at 12:17 AM Thank you so much.

Paula Goldsmith August 14, 2022 at 2:09 PM Congratulations on your win. Have a great/blessed~~day/week................... Terry Miller August 15, 2022 at 3:12 AM Thank you Paula

Connie Marcum Wong August 13, 2022 at 4:08 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 August 14, 2022 at 9:54 AM Thank you so much for your congratulations and kind words

Linda Alice Fowler August 13, 2022 at 10:51 AM Terrific Terry. I really enjoyed this read. Congratulations on your win! Linda Terry Miller August 14, 2022 at 9:54 AM Thank you Linda I appreciate your comments

William Kelii Kekaula August 13, 2022 at 9:37 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 August 14, 2022 at 9:55 AM Thank you William, for the placement, kind comments, and for running the contest

L Milton Hankins August 6, 2022 at 8:59 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 August 13, 2022 at 12:35 AM This is true. They talk and yet say nothing and do even less; thank you for reading and your kind comments.