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Look At the Facts Not the Debate

Do you see anything to smile about? Someone was on fire during the debate He drank so much water he stuttered That a sign the raft of hell is getting hotter Now I am more confused than ever Our life isn't a political flash game Do you see anything to smile about? Today for me; tomorrow for you, It only takes a few, to see and review, The outlook on life, sadly it’s fading. Before we are too quick to judge; Do you see anything to smile about? Many work places are going under; Many people are on the unemployment line, Not knowing what to expect or digest Do you see anything to smile about? Occupy Wall Street protest continue stronger than ever Trying to save what's left of our future. Only time would tell according to the scriptures Occupy our minds let’s think of our children's future Look at the facts not the faces Do you see anything to smile about? One keep smiling the other kept drinking Many head of the households worries about Health Care What is life for a soldier on the front line? Do you see anything to smile about? Yes I know a man is still a man Even if he wears an expensive jacket and ties Only differents we as citizens have place Such men in a high position to spy We have to back it up and vote or choke Do you see anything to smile about? Relationships are dying Men and women for themselves Broken hearts all over the place, The love of our patriach seizes Do you see anything to smile about? Homeless shelters are closing With or without people demonstrating or voting, Do you see anything to smile about? This is not any fault of our citizens Its bad management, how much more can we take It’s hard to smile during the recession besides a rebate! Looks at the facts, not the debate Partake and foresee our future. We need more smiling faces. We need to breathe! Hell’s getting hotter, Apocalypse in mainstream Now do you see anything to smile about?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 10/14/2012 9:37:00 AM
Well so far I haven't seen anything to smile about but looking forward to see what happens in the next two for sure!!...great write Annie...much enjoyed!!
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Date: 10/14/2012 3:27:00 AM
Yes, I see something (one thing, only) to smile about... the irony of your wonderful, insightful poem... otherwise the outlook is rather dreary... Terry
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Date: 10/13/2012 4:01:00 PM
A really good poem Anne - It is not always easy to "read" a face or a smile. - Wishing you a beautiful weekend! - oxox love Anne-Lise :)
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Annie Lander
Date: 10/13/2012 4:06:00 PM
Thank you Annie forgive the little tweak here and there ...

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