reelection

Poet's Notes

(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Anais Vionet.

I’m so excited about this election
about America and our direction

We’ll trust old men
to make big decisions
elderly men
of compassion and vision

Men who were there
when the work was done
when we went to the moon
and warred in Vietnam

A glorious age is at hand
we’ll be safe in those trembling hands

One who launched a murderous insurrection*
Another who can’t even follow simple directions

They will grasp what needs to be done,
our land will be free and efficiently run

We’ll trust old men
who think with precision
to keep us safe
with complex decisions

Men who were there
when the work was done
promoting corporate advantage
and environmental damage

A glorious age is at hand
we’ll be safe in those trembling hands

I’m so excited about this election
about America and our direction
.
.
Officer, Brian D. Sicknick was murdered by rioters, beaten to death with a fire extinguisher. 113 other police officers were injured trying to protect our capital on January 6th, 2021.

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

I Am Anaya

Date: 2/25/2024 8:23:00 AM

Bravo Anais, I love your perspective on our leaders. I'd still rather have the one who can't follow directions as you put it then the one who orders insurrections, now convicted for fraud and he will pay almost a billion! You're right how one is the President who can't get needed legislation passed, while the other pulls the strings on the side lines. I Am Anaya

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 2/17/2024 1:53:00 PM

Dear Anais, Your poem is a thought-provoking reflection on the complexities of the upcoming election and the contrasting perspectives on leadership. Your juxtaposition of excitement and uncertainty captures the ambivalence many feel during such times of decision-making. The imagery you use portrays the dichotomy of trust and skepticism in the capabilities of those vying for power. I Loved Reading Your Poem. - Blessings, Daniel

Anais Vionet
Date: 2/17/2024 5:01:00 PM

I’m so glad - thanks for the thoughtful review ??

Chetta Achara

Date: 2/17/2024 12:37:00 PM

April 20. 2021. Washington (CNN) US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick suffered strokes and died of natural causes one day after responding to the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol, Washington DC's chief medical examiner has determined. The medical examiner, Francisco Diaz, didn't note any evidence that Sicknick had an allergic reaction to chemical spray or list any internal or external injuries, according to The Washington Post..."

I Am Anaya
Date: 2/25/2024 8:08:00 AM

and additionally commented that "all that transpired played a role in his condition", a decision which was criticized by some expert neurologists, who have stated that stress from the attack may have very well caused the stroke! You are right Anais. Of course he was murdered. I Am Anaya

Anais Vionet
Date: 2/17/2024 4:29:00 PM

I’ll have to re-check my sources - see, I wasn’t actually there. Any chance that stopping a violent attempt to overthrow an election could have been a stressor, a contributor to the strokes? I think I also read that there were 4 or more rioters who suffered heart attacks around the event (apparently, heart-wise, insurrection is a young man’s game). But, I see that my research can be faulty.