Phone Call

Tomorrow’s an election;
All the platforms are the same
And with many in contention,
Who knows who will gain acclaim?

All these leaflets, mailings, handshakes
Have been driving me insane.
‘Til the voting season’s over,
This campaigning is a pain.

But I know for whom I’m voting,
‘Cause she called me on the phone
And it wasn’t a recording,
Something I would not condone.

But she also left her number,
Saying I should call her back,
Rare for any politician,
Even one who’s right on track.

With so many in the race, 
It must be hard to stay afloat,
But it only took a phone call
To secure my needed vote.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Johnson Avatar
September 10, 2014 at 11:43 PM
They massage their message way too much. Until they are almost completely out of touch. It's not a wonder they don't keep their word. Who could remember what they thought they heard.
Carrillo Avatar
September 10, 2014 at 5:01 PM
This is awesome. I believe you, because A couple of years ago I got a phone call from the congressman of our state. I could not believe it. Talked to me for about 1/2 an hour, asked a lot of questions and I got to tell him what I thought. Great write. Have a blessed day... Lucilla
Mehta Avatar
September 9, 2014 at 9:51 AM
Nice convincing write on politicians, ilene
Richards Avatar
September 9, 2014 at 9:49 AM
Wow........now, that is a first ! A live person is almost unheard of regarding phone campaigning......that could change my vote as well !!!
O'Leary Avatar
September 9, 2014 at 9:35 AM
Well, I guess a personal phone call is as good a reason as any... ;-) Terry
Ryerson Avatar
September 9, 2014 at 5:59 AM
I'd sure like to know who that fine lady is...If I lived where YOU live she'd sure get MY vote! So since I can't I'm gonna vote for YOU on my favorite poet list which I can't BELIEVE I haven't already done...
Ryerson Avatar
September 9, 2014 at 6:01 AM
My vote has been cast...
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