We live in a confusing world,
where all is not as it seems.
The peace and tranquilty of men
may be rent by heart-felt screams.
Of those who are caught in the web
woven by the spiders of spin.
Bending and mangling the truth
to ensure that they are all voted in.
They prosper in all that they do.
whilst we are just grist for their mill.
They plunder the public's purse
so their pockets they may fill.
I'm tired of hearing the lies,
of such performers on parliaments stage.
Who for election pretend that they care
and then ignore my impotent rage.
They spiel and they spout and they shout
about all of the ills of the world.
If only I could open your eyes
into oblivion they'd soon be hurled.
Author notes
Not quite in line with the quotation given but this is where the prompt took me.
The quotation was
Jeremiah 5: 26-30
26 "Among my people are wicked men
who lie in wait like men who snare birds
and like those who set traps to catch men.
27 Like cages full of birds,
their houses are full of deceit;
they have become rich and powerful
28 and have grown fat and sleek.
Their evil deeds have no limit;
they do not plead the case of the fatherless to win it,
they do not defend the rights of the poor.
29 Should I not punish them for this?"
declares the LORD.
"Should I not avenge myself
on such a nation as this?
The title is taken from the second verse of the British national anthem.
.....O lord God arise,
Scatter our enemies,
And make them fall!
Confound their knavish tricks,
Confuse their politics,....
A contest entry
- My people, my people... by poetryality.
1750 points, ended December 28, 2007, 9 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments please
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Excellent Writing -- Very Educational
Enjoyed reading
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Many thanks. This one seems to have gone down well with live audiences over the past few weeks.
Jim
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This relates quite well to the prompt in my opinion. The politicians are the ones who will surely be held accountable in the day of judgment for their actions against humanity. They wield the power to make positive changes, yet use their swords for injustices. This poem speaks well to that fact for they too are God's people or at least they spout that they are. Very well written with excellent rhyme and flow. This contest is starting off exceedingly well. As I have read only two entires so far and they are both worthy of the finalist' list. Thank you for this entry and I wish you the best in the Comp!
Much Love & Many Blessings ♥ † ♥
Renee
Much Love & Light to You & Yours in the Coming New Year -
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Many thanks for those wonderful words and the shiny silver teapot. Although it was indeed inspied by your competition I was unsure as yo how well it would fit your requirements.
Jim
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Wow...
This is how I feel about President Bush...as well as other folks of power that abuse it. Hope you win this contest.
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As an ousider it seems to me the George W is spinning fasr enough without the help of any of the spin doctors that prop up some of Our leaders.
I have just finished a wonderful little book "Ultimate Bushisms by Jacob Weisberg" and all I can say is that oft quoted comment about pupils from school staffrooms "If he had a brain he'd be dangerous"
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Bravo!!!
Quite true. I have read humor books about him with quotes and he is certainly a half-wit. I suppose I'm terrible for bad-mouthing the "leader" of my country,but hey,I didn't choose him
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Wonderful
I love this poem. It is very captivating and grabs attention at the onset and never lets go. Very well done. thanx, conni -
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Thank you for those nice words Conni
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very interesting write, good rhyming scheme, good conntection to the prompt. Overall great write. Good luck in the contest!
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Thanks for reading and writing. Your kind words are much apreciated.
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