They Earn a Bale of Pay

Elected representatives
   sure earn a bale of pay
Yet rarely do we hear back home
   'bout one had something nice to say
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Cunningham Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 12:26 PM
So true Gershon, once elected they seem to forget the promises they made whilst campaigning. Tom
Wolf Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 1:27 PM
And how often do you hear something good come out of their big mouths?! Thanks, Tom. ~ gw
Robinson Jr. Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 12:06 PM
Ain't that the poet truth! Well said, Gershon. Cool title too ... Keep on slamming those politricksters. Mighty fine Eschol poetry! Love and more love always.
Wolf Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 1:23 PM
Gotta let those scoundrels have it right in their--- oops! Thanks, Freddie! Cheers, Gershon
Na Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 1:46 AM
Very true Gershon. Thanks for sharing
Wolf Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 1:21 PM
And thanks for commenting, Gregory. :) gw
Krutsinger Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 12:08 AM
Bad news travels so much faster though!
Wolf Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 1:21 PM
Regrettably, bad news sells and it gets the vote out too. Oh, well. Real world keeps intruding on my little chunk of paradise! Cheers, Gershon
Gauthier Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 12:00 AM
Good one, Gershon !
Wolf Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 1:19 PM
Thank you, Line! Cheers, Gershon
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