Notes About The Poem

It is not necessary to change who we are for our politics.

 

Whether Politics Or Personal

Whether Politics or Personal
By Franklin Price
10/29/2018

Whether Politically or Personally
You are who you appear
Who you are from day to day
Election time or year to year

How you socialize with others
Should be who you are alone
Who you are on Facebook
The same as on the telephone

To blame it on another
Is to lie within your mind
They are not you, and you not them
I hope that you will find

If you desire to be yourself
Not as the many all around
You may choose to climb the mountain
Or remain on lower ground

If you're not up for office
Don't act as those who are
Vote how your conscience tells you
Leave your mark and not a scar
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Be the first to comment on this poem. Encourage this poet.

Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace