Unmasked

You won my vote with promises of peace

And vows to save our homes as jobs increased

     Special interests intervened

     Your slate seems no longer clean

Your mask falls, reveals the head of the beast
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Chachere Avatar
August 1, 2010 at 12:24 AM
where there's peace, there is beauty & resolve. a masked beast is only hiding behind its rage.. ~Always&Forever Lynette
Green Avatar
July 20, 2010 at 9:25 AM
AMEN to this one! I completely 100% agree with you.
Byrne Avatar
July 19, 2010 at 2:29 PM
The head of a beast! 666!
Keogh Jr. Avatar
July 17, 2010 at 4:28 PM
That last line has the feel of the Omen. lines 3 and 4 are an intriguing rhyme. I saw the Wolfman remake last week. It was not bad, in face , it was filmed well, but.. they changed the plotline and I had real trouble accepting thjis version. I guess that I'm too old. Good luck in New Jersey. Best wishes always from Gerard.
Falotico Avatar
July 17, 2010 at 3:15 AM
Good point, I agree...always Michael
Peranteau Avatar
July 16, 2010 at 4:16 PM
Ouch ! Well pened Carolyn ! james
Neels Avatar
July 16, 2010 at 11:32 AM
This one is so spot on Carolyn, they get into power with promises only to forget it not even months down the line.. Congrats on your win my friend, love WNN
Brown Avatar
July 16, 2010 at 11:01 AM
Congratulations Carolyn on your win in John Freeman's contest "Political Woes" (Wisdom's Words of Truth). Love, Carol
Fraser Avatar
July 16, 2010 at 8:21 AM
Many congratulations Carolyn with your joint win in John's fine contest, with this kool Limerick >> James
Hickman Avatar
July 15, 2010 at 8:04 PM
congratulations my friend,,truly a wonderful and truthful piece so much value in just two lines,,,Blessings..Cecil
Horsman Avatar
July 15, 2010 at 7:37 PM
wonderful as usual from you Carolyn, congrats on your number 1. Harry
Taylor Avatar
July 15, 2010 at 3:57 PM
Congrats, Carolyn. Nice going. Happy Birthday. luv Ralph
Freeman Avatar
July 15, 2010 at 3:30 PM
Yes, Yes, Carolyn, The beastly nature of greed is revealed, Congratulations, Ace. Agape, Moses
Brown Avatar
July 15, 2010 at 10:26 AM
Was truly a pleasure to be able to read your poetry today Carolyn. I hope you have a wonderful inspiration filled day. Love, Carol
Horsman Avatar
July 15, 2010 at 7:27 AM
very true, Carolyn. enjoyed reading this, Good luck in contest.
Kendrick Avatar
July 15, 2010 at 4:54 AM
Got it right...Sara
Gorelick Avatar
July 14, 2010 at 11:57 PM
Ok LNC..now youve gone and won another contest..this cant be topped...BG
Dietrich Avatar
July 14, 2010 at 10:25 PM
oh, Carolyn, I was liking this until that last line. come on, now. that is a bit harsh! haha.But I am sure john will really like it! I too wish he could do a better job., but there are so many things going on! I think anyone who could get us out of our mess would have to walk on water! LUv, Andrea
Rhinem Avatar
July 14, 2010 at 10:06 PM
Smile ~ You must be a Republican? Smile, "Happy Birthday Dear Precious, Gifted & Beautiful Carolyn Devonshire!!!" ~ So, "29" years young and still, a very bright bright light....Smile, you know I've been watching Your flowers grow ~ So very lovely is "Your Garden Dear!!!" ~ I hope that You had such a beautiful day today; wrapped within warmths loved-filled embrace ~ Smile, "'My MoonChild Girl,' With Love Always to You," John!:) ~
Beer Avatar
July 14, 2010 at 8:30 PM
Your very well written poem covers many but there is little doubt who you dedicated this one to. Very nice work, Carolyn. God Bless, Cile
Goff Avatar
July 14, 2010 at 7:21 PM
seems to be the general feeling these days!!! but...I'm leery of the possible alternatives! we saw what happened to the country with wall street and multinationals in charge....can there ever truly be gov't for the people? just a pipe-dream, I'm afraid...jimbo
Belt Avatar
July 14, 2010 at 6:43 PM
The Nail on the head my friend.....Larry
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