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Written 24, 2023, For Robert James Liguori Politics Contest ___________________________________ Politics is what triggers nations to collide. A place where power and ambition coincide. Oh, the acrimony of aspiring to be a politician. To navigate the hazardous tides and mission The first thing they master is to never say yes. Since the thrill of politics is rife with impress. You're required to dazzle, prevail, and flourish. And convince the populace, inspire, and nourish. A campaign—a search for fans, a quest to know Promising alternatives, with a chance to show What the population genuinely desires That you may fulfill their wishes and inspire. They express their imprint on the political stage. A lively hug, a brittle society, a burning cage Should no cotillion of stigmas, no excision of a few. To avoid immoral speech and unsavory eschew.   Gone are the days when luring was hard. Now, with the gift of persuasion, you can discard, Human minds have evolved, times have changed, But darkness and sin have also been arranged. We operate in harmony, never to stigmatize. We prize no demimondaine, no social pragmatize In the history of our society, there are evil deeds. We embrace the ideals of brotherhood and creed. Red and blue are our only choices. Divisions and conflicts, our society's voices, Genocide, broken treaties, and illness Insulting names, cultural destruction, and distress We envy to induce people not to become illiterate. We may spur elders and penurious, if considerate, No sectarianism or partying; no debating whence. Yet, in a culture where virtue is of high precedence I can't walk in my niche, yet I'm apprehensive. Politics and society as a whole are impressive. Courteous decisions are diplomatic and wise. For the commonweal betterment, we devise In this smooth domain, where everyone is heard, We build a society that stands undeterred. integrated society, a beacon of hope, Where harmony and justice in a melody cope.

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Date: 10/25/2023 3:00:00 PM
another brilliant creation, dearest Sotto. I agree with much of what you say and imply. Politics and society (despite their indiscretions, power, and greed) could be harmonious. Alas, I fear they are not. I remain hopeful, though, for that integrated society to which you refer. Anyway, your rhyme scheme created such a succinct cadence. Plus, your vocabulary and imagery were outstanding. I've not seen anyone use the word ' demimondaine.' You used it appropriately!! Running out of words! Enjoyed
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Date: 10/25/2023 11:10:00 AM
Politics is a dirty game and full of bullies who use their power over weaker nations and try to take their resources for their own benefits.. You poem speaks a truth with many great pints.. the flow and rhymes are great as always..
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