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The Posse Came A-Howling

The posse came a-howling for vengeance
The Senator must now perform penance
   His pleas for mercy ignored
   His reputation was gored
Beheaded by public opinion's sword

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Caren Krutsinger

May 4, 2021 at 7:44 AM

This is why I will never be caught in politics " His pleas for mercy ignored" So sad.

Lindsay Laurie

May 3, 2021 at 6:43 PM

Hello Gershon ... pollies and public servants are only happy while keeping their snouts in the public trough so they go screaming and kicking when they lose that privilege - thanks Gershon - Lindsay

Gershon Wolf

May 3, 2021 at 6:53 PM

'keeping their snouts in the public trough' -- So poetic, Lindsay. Reminiscent of the best of the Romantic poets. lol. ~ Three Pigs and the Big, Bad Wolf

Scott Thirtyseven

May 3, 2021 at 4:28 PM

What a hoot. Very enjoyable read.

Gershon Wolf

May 3, 2021 at 5:33 PM

What do you expect from an old owl?! What a hoot! lol. Thanks, Scott. ~ gw

Andrea Dietrich

May 3, 2021 at 3:02 PM

Reading what you said to Daniel. SO TRUE. And even before Obama. All are CRUMBS!! such big fat liars. GOod poem, Gershon.

Gershon Wolf

May 3, 2021 at 5:31 PM

Oh, there were a few pols who were ok from time to time. Let's see. Now there was __________, and of course ___________, and not to forget _____________ . Well, there's my list of 'non-crumb' politicians. lol. ~ Wonder Bread

Daniel Turner

May 3, 2021 at 8:54 AM

Politicians are such liars. I don't think they have a conscience. Their only objective is to get elected and remain in office. They have no idea what their constituents want and really don't care unless they can figure out a way to put a little money in their pocket. As you can probably tell I have lost faith in my government. Sorry, your poem stirred me up:)

Gershon Wolf

May 3, 2021 at 9:11 AM

Daniel, I hear you loud and clear. I too have lost (all) faith in the government, and at all levels, including local. The last three Presidents (Obama, Trump, and now Biden), the current governors of Illinois, Michigan, NY, California, etc., and the mayors of Chicago, N.Y., Portland, Seattle, and on and on -- these feckless scoundrels have totally soured my outlook. Stay strong, Gershon