At the polls he was told: "Sir, you've already voted." He walked away... wondering.
Categories:
veto, confusion, political,
Form: Monoku
subtitled: Lyrics by Lamoureux
He writes upon his poet's harp complex chords of life,
motivational music to halt us
from following malicious men -
fractured minds of mankind.
He writes peaceful melodies to soothe restless thoughts;
He write knowing only a few will sing.
The lyrics of the hopeful striving for upswing
find like voices in those who untie knots
from threads miserably entwined.
His voice punctuates with his pen,
joining writers prepared to oppose injustice
while harping on the foibles of strife.
Richard plays warfare’s veto on drum and fife,
combatting behavior that’s treasonous.
Bias seen time and time again,
protest throngs unaligned.
He notes unfair sanctions on free speech and boycotts;
He composes words to caution our offspring.
January 30, 2021
edited slightly for dramatic monologue
contest: My Significant 2021 Poem
sponsor: Beata Agustin
contest: Political Verse
sponsor: Richard Lamoureux
originally written for
contest: My Invented Form - I Write Upon
sponsor: Constance LaFrance
Categories:
veto, 11th grade, angst, music,
Form: Dramatic Monologue
When God made the beasts, in days of old
It seems He lacked quality control
That surely would veto
The cursed mosquito
And preclude all that itching untold
Categories:
veto, humor, insect,
Form: Limerick
Vote and Veto,
In confusion,
Like setup and upset,
Categories:
veto, confusion, rights, voice,
Form: Light Verse
Politician in the making
He had my abdomen aching
Suicide he would not commit
I’d kill myself, he admit
No vote from me, that goes without saying
*True story, a politician’s response,
To the question, would you ever commit suicide?*
Contest: Slapstick Limerick
9th Place
Categories:
veto, funny, political
Form: Limerick
Money hogs keep wallowing in filthy waste while the common folks suffer, from
taxitis...we need a taxectomy!!
A Budget magician---mathmetician!
A balancing act---A balanced budget.
Frugal McDougal---A pennywise/wisecracker.
Cut the governments check...stop the spending!!
~~Inspired by Carolyn Devonshire!!
Categories:
veto, funny, political
Form: Light Verse