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I don't know about you, but I think these are the times (once again) that try men's souls.

 

The Usa a Scary Mess

The U.S.A.'s a Scary Mess
By Franklin Price
8/5/2016

The U.S.A.'s a Scary Mess
Why I think this I'll begin
The base the presidential race
And wondering who will win

We listen to the rhetoric
That makes so little sense
But we must listen and decide
And get off the mental fence

Vote the  heart of Washington
That beats for selfish goals
Or the one whose mind's in question
God help us at the polls

The former will say anything
Chooses words we want to hear  
The latter voices foolish things
That are offensive to the ear

There's not much trust for either 
Can't believe these are the two
Who run to lead our country
Is there something else to do?

Are there any other choices?
If so should hear them soon
And send the two we have right now
Like Alice, to the moon!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Kinsley Avatar
August 5, 2016 at 8:50 AM
Our country's political problems stem much further than this presidency. But, I agree: it is scary to see what will happen, as we are already so severely wrecked from the last sixteen years.
Price Avatar
August 5, 2016 at 2:06 PM
9/11 affected us terribly and continues to do so. We need a leader who will lead and a congress who cooperates. Is that possible any more? I hope and pray. Thanks for visiting
Hoffman Avatar
August 5, 2016 at 8:40 AM
Love how you started out serious and ended with the Jackie Gleason saying, lol! I agree about the political times we live in btw!:)
Price Avatar
August 5, 2016 at 2:09 PM
No matter how bad things are, a little humor relieves a lot of the tension. Thanks for visiting and recognizing Jackie Gleason. Long gone but still funny.
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