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Presidential Sweet

If I were the President
at least for one day
I’d build me a sandbox
Where everyone could play

I wouldn’t be a liar
I’d gladly tell the truth
No eye for an eye 
Or a tooth for a tooth

The White House doors open
Republicans, Democrats 
I’d welcome all people
Great thinkers and cool cats

I might not be popular 
With those who won’t change
They might think I’m eccentric 
Or at the least a bit strange

Because I’m not a politician 
Power ain’t my goal
I wouldn’t worry about ballots
or claim elections are stole

I want a safe Nation
With People who are Free
But I won’t be President
So you can’t count on me

Inspired by Matt Caliri’s latest contest.

Copyright © Richard Lamoureux | Year Posted 2021

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The Situation Date: 8/25/2023 12:39:00 PM Dreamfull Poets have oppinion and they can be as pure. But polititions have suspisions that if they don't follow the crowd they wont get followed. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/25/2023 2:31:00 PM A sad truth to be sure.

Nancy Kaufman Date: 6/13/2021 12:58:00 PM come on now you have two years to get ready. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/14/2021 1:30:00 PM Ha ha, I see how old people look after leaving office. I think the private sector is less stressful.

Jack Horne Date: 6/4/2021 2:09:00 PM yes, such truth here - and a great write too. i tried to leave a comment on your poem for Michael but wasn't able to, for some reason - really awesome piece Login to Reply

Suzanne Delaney Date: 4/29/2021 3:44:00 PM I am voting for you, Rich: Politics is so dishonest anymore. Love your shining message. SuZ Login to Reply

Funom Makama Date: 4/27/2021 8:02:00 PM Beautiful, wonderful flows and an easy to read rhyming scheme. I really enjoyed my read so well that I had to read again.. This is going straight to my fav.. What an amazing read... BACK TO REALITY NOW.... Most likely even before becoming a candidate for the hot seat, there is a 90% possibility you might be corrupted and these not really achieved. We wish and hope for these things but I am beginning to see that the playing field in these political realms are nowhere our perceptions. Great work! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/28/2021 10:25:00 PM Thanks Funom, I hope all is well with you. Thanks for the visit.

Michael Ellis Date: 3/28/2021 6:06:00 PM A beautiful political plot twist. Lamoureux puts a love vibration in the air with a stimulating supposition. I am sure you can't do any worse than the first 44 or 45 LOL... Thank you for writing...Very easy to read and follow. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/28/2021 10:06:00 PM I used to be a fan of Reagan and Clinton until I watched the Documentary 13th Amendment. The War on drugs, 3rd strike laws and prisons for profit. I’m sure this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 3/20/2021 7:37:00 AM Your political verse is honestly thoughtful - do I say "unlike politicians"? Enjoyed very much. Thanks for dropping by my page. Best wishes ~ Mala Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/28/2021 10:07:00 PM My pleasure Malabika. Blessings Rick.

Suzette Richards Date: 3/18/2021 1:25:00 AM The first stanza had me laughing out loud ... the antics of some of the politicians are reminiscent of kids in a sandbox. Then there was the daft incident where he stared directly at the sun during the eclipse ... I suppose that one must draw the line somewhere as the examples of a mental meltdown are too numerous :)) ~Sus Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/28/2021 10:08:00 PM Glad to entertain. Thanks Sus, hugs Rick.

Sara Kendrick Date: 3/14/2021 6:56:00 AM I like the rhythm, rhyme and flow in this one. Yes, only the politically minded will be runners in that race. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/15/2021 3:56:00 PM True. Hugs Rick.

Judy Ball Date: 3/13/2021 2:14:00 PM Well said Richard. They used to call them hoods, then they called them gangsters, then they became the Mafia, then they called themselves The Syndicate, Then they became The Family, And Now, Last But |Not Least We Have THE POLITICIANS. Great write. Good luck in the contest. God Bless, JB Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/13/2021 4:24:00 PM Good one Judy.;0)

Kenneth Cheney Date: 3/12/2021 6:52:00 AM I bet you would be a liar on someone's news depending on which views you choose. Interesting write, enjoyed it. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/12/2021 8:41:00 AM Thanks Kenneth.

Michelle Faulkner Date: 3/10/2021 12:17:00 PM You are hereby elected the cool cat of PS, Rick, for as many terms as you want :) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/10/2021 4:05:00 PM Ha ha, cute one. ;0)

Anitha Jayasankar Date: 3/10/2021 6:14:00 AM Just thought would comment on your latest poem Richard.. though am not good in political verse...your thoughts are straight from heart.. Loved the fourth stanza. God bless.. ~ Ani Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/10/2021 11:19:00 AM Thanks Anitha, blessings to you as well.

Brandy Nicole Date: 3/9/2021 7:10:00 PM I'm not one to comment that much on Political posts, but thought I would place my thoughts here upon yours. What a Wonderful World it would be, if we all lived by the Golden Rule. I think you would would make a great President. Your words are honest and sincere. :) Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/10/2021 5:05:00 AM Thanks for your kind words. Hugs Rick.

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 3/9/2021 10:21:00 AM We should have a president like this, Richard. He would be a perfect leader. At least Biden knows how to compromise and sometimes it results in better legislation. Enjoyed your poem! Best wishes in the contest. Hugs, Carolyn Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/9/2021 2:54:00 PM Thanks, I didn’t follow the rules so I didn’t enter the contest. It was fun however to write this piece.

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 3/8/2021 9:25:00 AM Such a delightful writing dearest, Richard! I will vote for you! Blessings! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/8/2021 1:10:00 PM Thanks Demetrios. ;0)

Rama Balasubramanian Date: 3/7/2021 11:25:00 AM Enjoyed reading your fun write especially 1st para. Wish people who are not power hungry would become leaders. Take care, Rama Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/7/2021 12:38:00 PM Thanks Rama. Blessings Rick

Harry Horsman Date: 3/5/2021 8:49:00 PM No to President, how about poet laureate, I think you'd be so good at that......especially reading this gem out loud from your soapbox. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/6/2021 6:26:00 AM Ha ha, thanks Harry.

Akkina Downing Date: 3/5/2021 7:51:00 PM Isn’t that’s what everyone says when they run for office? I’ll make things right and I’ll do right for my people and country! I’ll lower the tax and gasoline... Lol! So funny, BUT, Rick, if you do change your mind to run, I’ll vote for you :) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/6/2021 6:27:00 AM You are kind.

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 3/5/2021 5:53:00 PM Perhaps you should run for President. I am sure you might do a better job then the last. We need to think and spire big, if we are ever to reach the summit, Thank you for the read Richard, hope all is well, take care, Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/7/2021 6:38:00 AM Thanks Vienna, all is well on the west. ;0)

Eileen Manassian Date: 3/5/2021 7:45:00 AM You always have my vote. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/5/2021 7:52:00 AM Thanks and a big hug. Nice to see you back here. ;0)

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/5/2021 5:08:00 AM - I think you would be a perfect President ... not just for one day, Richard :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/5/2021 5:11:00 AM You are sweet, now where can I get a USA birth certificate??

Bj Legros Kelley Date: 3/5/2021 3:01:00 AM I really enjoyed this :) It would be so wonderful if everyone could enjoy the 'sandbox' together. Simply getting along and loving our neighbors as ourselves. The law of the land: No mud slinging, and no throwing sand! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/5/2021 5:10:00 AM I concur BJ. ;0)

Gershon Wolf Date: 3/4/2021 5:32:00 PM One thing for sure: You won't be President, Richard. The WH is no place for sandoxes and toys. More like Rifles and Proud Boys... But with your idea about sandboxes, you might want to apply for this opening -- Dean of Diversity at Safe Spaces Univerity. lol. Smiles, gw Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/5/2021 5:09:00 AM Your comment brings a smile.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/4/2021 2:35:00 PM Thanks to all for the kind comments. I will drop by for visits. Login to Reply

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