Power

Power is an intoxicating spice Oily politicians line the public troughs with it Wealthy corporations dress it up in lofty mission statements Erotic mistresses ooze it to extract favors from lovers Reformers inevitably glom onto it to achieve dubious ends

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/8/2019 5:22:00 AM

Like this last line a lot! "Reformers inevitably glom onto it to achieve dubious ends" So true. So absolutely true!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/7/2019 1:49:00 PM

Funny Gershon, I just wrote something rather similar - power, never seems to be used wisely! Hugs, Jennifer.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/7/2019 2:16:00 PM

Great minds think alike, no doubt! … I'll have to look for it soon, but I'll be off of the Soup for over 72 hours in a bit. (See the poem, "I'm Lucky, I'm Free" -- just posted). After that, I'll look for your write. Happy trails to you! :) gw

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 6/6/2019 6:54:00 PM

I'm sure you've heard 'power corrupts' - it can contaminate almost anyone.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/6/2019 7:56:00 PM

I agree wholeheartedly, Michelle.