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Red River

rivers of scarlet
flood across the USA
packed greyhound bus leaves

11~10~16

politicalsenryu

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David William Breidenthal

November 14, 2016 at 6:13 PM

Great poem! Definitely a sentiment for America today. A 7 for beauty.

Jan Allison

November 14, 2016 at 6:15 PM

Thanks David - I think the result sent a shock wave around the world but the same thing happened in the UK with Brexit and now we just have to sit and wait to see what will happen.:-) hugs Jan :-) Love your new avatar:-):-) :-)

Liam Mcdaid

November 11, 2016 at 6:11 PM

i wrote something on the same topic after much research jan will post it when the dust settles smiling i think the best person for the job got it in world truth as the other talked of many wars great insightful pen dear friend i pray you have a blessed weekend

Jan Allison

November 13, 2016 at 3:48 PM

Thanks Liam. I think its going to be a very challenging few years for us all but the decision has been made in the US and in the Uk with Brexit and we have to give it time to see what implication it will have on us all:-) hugs jan xx

Duke Beaufort

November 11, 2016 at 10:52 AM

The DNC wanted the status quo. They thought they would have a coronation. Trump outsmarted that. I couldn't vote for either one. Hopefully, the democrats can recover by going back to their roots. We'll see if that is possible. Perhaps Trump will sober up (I doubt it). Things may be messed up for quite some time to come.

Jan Allison

November 11, 2016 at 11:15 AM

It's a worrying time for us all Duke - am so glad I'm not in the US but then again the Brits had a shock with Brexit so maybe Trump being voted in wasn't so surprising people are wanting change... but change isn't always for the best!:-( hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso

November 11, 2016 at 6:33 AM

LOL that could mean Canada or Mexico!

Jan Allison

November 11, 2016 at 6:45 AM

Yes lol I understand all the Mexican bricklayers are heading for Canada!!!:-) hugs Jan xx

Joanna Daniel

November 11, 2016 at 12:56 AM

A very shocking result indeed, but God has allowed him to win, we just need to pray more:)

Jan Allison

November 11, 2016 at 2:26 AM

It was a shock to us all Jo - we have to see how things develop now:-) hugs Jan xx

Charmaine Chircop

November 10, 2016 at 5:22 PM

Loved this senryu Jan..I do believe...people have to take in the result.We had a change of Government after 25yrs..I was.sad about it..but.that is democracy right..amd sometimes achange isnt all that bad..Enjoyed yr senryu dear.

Jan Allison

November 10, 2016 at 5:31 PM

We just have to wait and see what happens Charma I think people voted for change as they did in the UK for Brexit - the votes have been cast, the choices made and we have to see how how things develop:-) hugs jan xx

Phyllis Babcock

November 10, 2016 at 12:46 PM

Nicely done on this one. I cannot believe how people are acting after the election. love phyl

Jan Allison

November 10, 2016 at 1:44 PM

I guess it was a shock as was Brexit for us but the decision is made and people are powerless to do anything about it. Hugs Jan xx

Lim'Rik Flats

November 10, 2016 at 9:35 AM

passport in hand I stare at the door//I'd leave in a hurry, but I'm too poor//who would have me?//would another country// when ours is, "immigrants-we-abhor?"

Jan Allison

November 10, 2016 at 12:14 PM

You should post that on the collaboration John:-)

Tim Smith

November 10, 2016 at 9:32 AM

This is great Jan. I cant believe the way some of Clinton supporters are acting. This is a time when we need to come together. The outcome is the outcome let's move forward. Wall street has confidence. The dow rose by over 200 points yesterday.

Jan Allison

November 10, 2016 at 12:16 PM

I hope the protesters take a step back and reflect that the decision has been made by the voters and that there is nothing they can do - its not as if it was close ... whatever will be will be:-( hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

November 10, 2016 at 9:15 AM

Love this topical Senryu. A Fav.

Jan Allison

November 10, 2016 at 1:05 PM

Thanks Armand:-) hugs Jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis

November 10, 2016 at 8:34 AM

The greatest surprise of all will be to turn out him to be a good president! Americans will stay at home! No place like home! Wonderfully written dear, Jan!

Jan Allison

November 10, 2016 at 1:06 PM

We will have to wait and see Demetrios!:-) hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner

November 10, 2016 at 8:01 AM

Nobody's leaving, Jan. I'm certain their are some that would like to but this is home. That is what democracy is all about. In 4 years, if we don't like it we'll vote for someone else.

Tim Smith

November 10, 2016 at 9:34 AM

Supposedly 16 celebrities said they were leaving. I highly doubt they will.

Jan Allison

November 10, 2016 at 8:06 AM

The press intimate that people are leaving Daniel:-( Wbe interesting to see what happens in the challenging years ahead hugs jan xx