Political Fervor

They were happily wed for fifty years but a dilemma that nettled, Was their differing political views that they never, ever settled! Every time a local, state or national election cycle approached, The squabble began as the virtues of their candidates were broached! The donkey was the symbol of the party espoused by Ma. The elephant was the emblem of the party championed by Pa. They agreed on how to raise the kids and on matters of religion, But to agree on political affairs - nary one little smidgen! Their eternal battle even raged beyond the hallowed grave, As on separate stones these telling epitaphs they did engrave: "Here a Democrat lies - A lovely wife with the wrong party ties!" "Here a Republican lies - A loving spouse but politically unwise!" Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired ©All Rights Reserved Placed No. 6 in Carolyn Devonshire's "Election Humor" Contest - November 2010