Politics

Caustic fears,
Campaign smears,
A candidate faking tears.

Spewing lies,
Employing spies,
No one willing to compromise.

Platforms,
Reforms,
Recruiting in college dorms.

She’s a bore,
He’s at war,
No one knows what we’re fighting for.

Take a stand,
Shake a hand,
Spreading rumors about the man.

Red states
Blue states
Pregnant chads in debate.

Filibust,
Loosing trust,
Does anyone really care about us?

Socialized,
Criticized,
Citizens are polarized.

Impeached,
A promise breached,
Nice lessons for us to teach.

Pass the hat,
Diplomat,
Why didn’t I think of that?

Politicians,
Full of sins,
In the end, who really wins?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 3/2/2012 8:37:00 PM
JOE... CONGRATULATIONS ..ON YOUR WONDERFUL WIN~ Have yourself a very nice night ;-)*always..pd
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Date: 3/2/2012 11:22:00 AM
Hmmm the ones who get to KEEP the biggest pay checks? Congrad's Light & Love
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Date: 3/1/2012 9:09:00 AM
congrats Joe on a stunning win for this excellent and masterful write.. all truth in every line.. just the way it is at this time.. we will see in November.. and will it ever change?
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Date: 3/1/2012 5:29:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Dana'lynn's contest Joe. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/1/2012 1:47:00 AM
Congratulations on your win xx
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Date: 2/29/2012 9:54:00 PM
Geat poem Joe. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 10/20/2010 10:13:00 AM
Congratulations Joe on your win in Catie Lindsey's contest "Outrageous Rhyme". Love, Carol
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Date: 10/2/2010 7:26:00 AM
In the end, who really wins....(well.....you did!! with this fine poem, ....saying it so well....the outrageous times we live in! ) Congratulations on your win, Joe!...Carrie
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Date: 10/2/2010 7:09:00 AM
Many congratulations Joe on your fine win in Catie's contest. Have a wonderful weekend >> James
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Date: 10/2/2010 6:53:00 AM
Congrats Joe on your big win in Catie's contest with this special write.. enjoy your win my friend this happy weekend with luv..
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Date: 10/2/2010 6:51:00 AM
cONGRATULATIONS OPN THIS WELL DESERVED NWIN IN THE CONTEST, jOE
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