The Executed Donkey

This political forum is but an avenue for debate
Leaving man and woman, speaking then of hate
Trying so to stay within the realm of running calm
The press exploits the two by setting off their bombs

As words that started factual, have turned to bitter cold
Man and woman pass the buck, a story that’s quite old
When issues so imperative are swept under the rug
One tries to squash the other, like stepping on a bug

It seems intentions, at one time, may have been of good
Tables turned, as candidates, now do the things they could
They try to get away with it as they say so much as well
Smearing the name of the other, while they then just propel

Their party hustles, bustles, to get the dirt they need
Then turn it out for pleasure to the media who feeds
Truth be known, no good will come from letting dirt then loose
As the candidates seem to further, put their heads into a noose

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008



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Date: 1/17/2009 10:38:00 AM
Hi Michael, The old saying is true - Power breeds greed and corruption. Congratulations on your great feature of the week. Love and peace, Lainie
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Date: 1/15/2009 5:26:00 PM
Hey Michael what a great write! Congratulations on your featured poem! Laura :)
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Date: 1/14/2009 3:19:00 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week...Raul
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Date: 1/12/2009 7:07:00 AM
Politics. Ain't it wonderful. One Party's mascot is a Jackass, wouldn't it be appropriate if the other's was a snake. Congrats on being featured. Vince
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Date: 1/12/2009 5:16:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/11/2009 11:51:00 PM
Congrats on your feature poem this week Michael.Rgds Brian
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Date: 1/11/2009 4:26:00 PM
So much truth in this one which you convey in a creative way. Interesting title. Congratulations on having you poem featured. I wish you continued success with your writing. Karen
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Date: 1/11/2009 1:31:00 PM
Congratulations, Michael, on this political poem being a featured work his week. Well done! ~ Carrie
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Date: 1/11/2009 12:20:00 PM
Congratulations Michael on your excellent poetry being featured this week! Love, Shar
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