My Political Opinion
Miracle Man
10/24-2024
Voting time is here and I had a voice,
much finger pointing from lying accusers.
I’ve marked the box black beside my choice,
while believing I was picking from two losers.
Both have made vows not intending to keep,
it’s say what they must just to get elected.
But neither will lose one minute of sleep,
my thought is that both should be rejected.
Lately, it’s been the same every four years,
I pray there won’t be any more upheavals.
One will be chosen by majority of their peers,
Once again I voted for the lesser of two evils.
The Lesser Of Two Evils
(Always Gets My Vote)
Miracle Man
10/7/2024
What once were blatant lies,
are now merely, “I misspoke.“
Are us non degree folks stupid,
or is it another political joke?
Politicians tour the country smiling,
shaking hands and grooving.
But a clue to their “misspeaking”,
they’re lips are always moving.
While they may put us in classes,
seeing us as either sheep or goats.
But we still have what they need,
they can’t survive without our votes.
Vote your conscience
"My fellow Americans
ask not what your country can do for you—
ask what you can do for your country."
John F. Kennedy
When you were born did you begin living or begun dying?
Do you hear laughter or only your crying?
Am I the lesser of two evils or is it you?
To thine own self be true
I'm through!
Marriage has it's ups and it's downs
But it far exceeds the alternative
A lonely life without love and affection
Love's one of life's true superlatives
Some days we have heated discussions
That's how it was meant to be
Then she does something ever so sweet
And you forget why you disagreed
It isn't always going to be clear sailing
But if the bond is truly strong
It's worth the struggles times over
If you're lucky it will end up lifelong
The male tendency is to play the field
But trust me life's way too short
To become involved at playing the field
Probably means some time in court
Not sure the ladies will like my analogy
It's the lesser of two evils as they say
Oh boy I think I may have done it this time
Must convince Cathie it's just a cliche
Marriage has it's ups and it's downs
But it far exceeds the alternative
A lonely life without love and affection
Love's one of life's true superlatives
Some days we have heated discussions
That's how it was meant to be
Then she does something ever so sweet
And you forget why you disagreed
It isn't always going to be clear sailing
But if the bond is really strong
It's worth the struggles a hundred times over
If you're lucky it will end up lifelong
The male tendency is to play the field
But trust me life's way too short
To become involved at playing the field
Probably means some time in court
Not sure the ladies will like my analogy
It's the lesser of two evils as they say
Oh boy I think I may have done it this time
Must convince wifey-poo it's a cliche
How I Feel
By: miracle Man
August 22, 2020
Protesters and anarchists are gadflies who coalesce,
Burning and graffiti is leaving cities in a mess.
A hodgepodge of rogues, seeking socialist change,
they march in big cities with intent to derange.
Consumed with hate for both God and police,
Knowing the wheel that squeaks loudest gets the grease.
They push for change that won’t be for the best,
advancing the narrative that they are oppressed.
This upcoming election is rife with upheavals,
once again I’ve a choice, from the lesser of two evils.
Political Unrest
Written: by Tom Wright
2-20-2020
On a stage in Vegas for the latest debate,
Stood Democratic combatants, two less than eight.
On stage to get our vote and hopefully donate,
Them devouring each other tended to frustrate.
Because political hearts harbor so much hate,
Each time someone spoke the remainder would berate.
To each others ideas none seemed to relate,
My mouth became dry and I had need to hydrate.
I didn't see it all because the hour had grown late,
But capitalism and socialism won't conflate.
The lesser of two evils will be on our plate,
Before voting time arrives, pray and contemplate.
I’ll lay party aside and vote for the person who
matches up closest to God’s word.
Tom
The lesser of two evils, do two wrongs make one right?
The bullets may have steel hulls, but it takes powder to ignite.
The elephant in the room, can't be seen.
It's a skeleton in the closet, for too long it has been.
So bite the bullet, let the cat out of the bag.
Kick the bucket, give the lake a drag.
From rags to riches, from pillar to post.
You left your duty, when it needed you most.
The lesser of two evils, do two wrongs make one right?
The bullets may have steel hulls, but it takes powder to ignite.
Fall on your sword, fall on your knees.
Accept the cure, you are the disease.
The fact that I loved her
Was my hearts undoing.
To let go was the lesser of two evils.
I found myself unable to.
The fear that I would begin to miss out on something more.
Did you ever truly care.
My life began to unravel one moment at a time.
What was it like to touch.
Perhaps breathe.
The girl I once knew.
To know and love.
A long pause in the hope of being resuscitated after a world of black.
known as nothing but a memory.
Fractured.
Unconscious to every good bye in the memory of every good day.
The tragedy of the unexpected.
Not fully knowing the depth of bruise.
Left unraveled, unprotected by the comfort of a full spool.
A loose thread that's reached it's end.
Still attached to the spool.
A long pause in the hope of being resuscitated after a world of black.
Everything as but a memory.
Did you ever truly care
The truth hurts and you cannot handle the truth lesser of two evils they both lied to you from one to another The truth will set you free - Notes - "People often claim to hunger for truth, but seldom like the taste when it's served up.” ? George R.R. Martin, A Clash of Kings John 8:31 …continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Jhn 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Poor Swan Named After Trump
Trump lied and told another story
In each category and got the glory
Told bunch of bologna about alimony
Orange hair wore around in a Tony
Without teleprompter that is gory.
Personality centers around possessive
Also is compulsive and obsessive
Lesser of two evils he always knew
As well as many more and quite a few
Sure is such a horrible way to live.
Trump never gives and always will take
And not admit he made a mistake
Idiot belongs in asylum for the insane
Which we all knew pure and plain
Experience into a movie he would make.
Trump's mouth flew with animosity
Can't imagine him having generosity
In psychology course they did forbid
Terrible super ego and a horrible id
Instead he took course in pathology.
Likes tarring people apart and things down.
Trump became a fool who is fastidious
His bright orange hair is really hideous
And wears his long tie below the belt
With beer bottles people want to pelt
Does think his daughter looks delicious.
Jim Horn
our freedom's only relative, when everytime you watch the news,
they're beaming haunting images of
the lives lost, abused...
then we wash it down with a montage of flying flags and sauring eagles
so we stand to pledge allegiance to the lesser of two evils
a subliminal reminder, for the few at home who dare refuse
"freedom" as defined by a particular set of rules
there are those bound by chains,
kids with guns
surrounding tanks...
while at home, the "free" complain of dwindling funds
beneath towering banks...
free....well, relatively
I could hear the noise coming from his head
I chose the lesser of two evils quickly instead
I tried to move away and escape all the sound
But it was too late my intentions had been found
I could hear the words but they didn't make sense
He said " I can hold the world wrapped up in suspense "
To find out what he meant I would have to stick around
If I could weather the storm I knew I wouldn't be let down
So I asked him the question that I knew I'd regret
The answer that I got was one that I never will forget
He said " You are the Joker and I am the King "
" Inside my head are the answers to everything "
I knew right away it was time to make my escape
Had to get out fast, cut thru all the red tape
The last train was leaving so I had to be fast
I would soon be on my way, leaving at last
Once I got to the train it turned into a big boat
Since we were out in the Prairie I knew it wouldn't float
I looked out the window and saw the smirk on his face
That's when I realized I was never leaving this place
Written on1/4/16
Crime has moved from the streets to the laptop, and now it’s called cyber crime,
you can sell an ounce, a pound, a nickel, or a dime.
Anonymously find your target so no one gets hurt,
the lesser of two evils, the cyber crime perk.
Traditional crimes deployed violence and bodily harm,
but today anonymity rings little or no alarms.
The skill set is different for cyber criminals,
digital footprints and clues are minimal.
Unlimited operations on ATM withdrawals,
100 million vanishes, so throw in the towel.
Thousands of foot soldiers synchronized across the globe,
decentralized criminals, organized cyber robes.
Geography is no barrier to instantly communicate,
to cash mules Ad-hocked for the prime rate.
Newbs get used, and managers recruit,
distribute the digital loot, shutdown, move, and then reboot.
Marriage has it's ups and it's downs
But it far exceeds the alternative
A lonely life without love and affection
Love's one of life's true superlatives
Some days we have heated discussions
That's how it was meant to be
Then she does something ever so sweet
And you forget why you disagreed
It isn't always going to be clear sailing
But if the bond is really strong
It's worth the struggles ten times a hundred
If you're lucky, it will end up lifelong
The male tendency is to play the field
But trust me, life's way too short
To become involved with a bunch of dodo
Probably means some time in court
Not sure the ladies will like my analogy
It's the lesser of two evils as they say
Oh boy, I think I may have done it this time
Must convince Cathie it's just a cliche
© Jack Ellison 2014
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