The tinpot's smile
has been gilded & polished~
but the baked bean cans march on.
Author notes
In my mind, the tinpot represents Tony Blair and the baked bean cans are the working class, but I think this could mean a lot of different things to different people.
A contest entry
- Hit Me With Your Best Shot - One Liners Only(1) by 2lullabyhaven.
745 points, ended June 12, 2007, 76 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - 2 or 3 lines ONLY ANYTHING GOES! by Florida Sunshine.
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Please tell me what you think
Comments
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umm..although this is cute, you have failed to follow my rules therefore you are DQ'ed, thanks for entering though...
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a tempest in a tinpot here, a lot of controversy, nicely said...very well done...Best of luck to you in the judging...PK
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Lol this is weirdly different and odd lol... had to amke that point.. great way to hide the real meaning lol Best of luck in the contest and good line!
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I am honestly sorry to say I don't know who Tony Blair is...The working class does march on... They keep going out need. I think I understand the write... Interesting thought... Thanks for entering my contest!
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wow
This reminds me of my mother growing up, we could never enjoy the nice stuff, that was reserved for company, and it kind of made me insecure, in a way because I was always wondering who I was, what's my value. To this day I hold nothing of subtance or essence or quality back from my self, because I believe I formed an opinion way back then, that I was or should have been acknowledged to be just as important or maybe even moreso as any other guest or whatever.
Yes I'd like to see all of us polished frankly, is anybody greater than anybody else?
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Hmmm.... this was short. haha.... I don't have much else to say.
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this was a good write..i found it to be a bit humurous..it flowed well and i enjoyed reading this..glad i stumbled upon this keep writting your talented and good luck in the contest.
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Third time reading this poem and it's still as good as ever.
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this was a different write..i like the way you wrote it and the words that you choose to use..very different and pleasant to read..this was a great poem keep writting your very talented
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Fantasticallyawesome!
& yes you proved you can write about anything
Betsy
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Sorry, you can't have this poem in mine and another contest at the same time...
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I remember reading this a while ago, and I liked it then too. Simple yet effective. Thanks for entering.
DancingRed.
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I like this it's very metaphorical and that's nice. it's a clever write. and it's a lovely image. thanks for the entry <3
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Wonderful
Very clever.
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Yet another slap in the face from Floorboards. You definitely know how to punch, dude. This is fantastic in its simple complexity. I don't think it's glittery and cute like the judge wanted, but she would be a fool to overlook this brilliant piece. Wonderful job, and good luck!
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the ONLY rule was put name in author notes. please do that.
this is good, <3 more complicated than i was looking for but maybe i didn't make that clear.
i like it a lot though <333
thanks for entering xxx
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I'm probably missing a deeper meaning but I like the imagery nonetheless. Good luck and thanks for entering!
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This is a very good write bro, well done
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A lovely bit of whimsy. You say a lot in these three simple lines. Well done and bravo!
jill
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Interesting
Alot said in three lines. Whimsicle and lyrical. There is something to be said for a poet who can
lay out there so precisely. WELL done. Debby -
Obscurer than obscure on a foggy day in Obscuresville, Obscure County.
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yes image over substance
very well done and my comments are longer than your poem without saying nearly as much!
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ok, now that this poem has been edited and explained to this simple mind...I get it. Quite a clever write on the political scene.
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heehee, cheers rosemarie
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wooozaaaa.....what simplicity that tells a lot in this...good job!
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This is a different form. I have yet to read a poem like this before. Quite thought provoking.
I remember in high school baking 100 lbs of beans over an open fire for 24 hours like the men of shanty bay did years ago. They do taste much better than the canned variety. Well done dear poet.
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