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Political Bloodsuckers

 

Vampiric tendencies translate into political manoeuvring,
Incisors gnashing as hopes lifeblood is sucked away!
Attired in dusty robes woven from broken promises,
So they stand on their foundations of worthless words.
Mammon can shout louder than any human voices,
Engorged and dribbling its dollars upon the greedy.

Those in greatest need, powerless against the tide,

As a once great nation sells its birthright for a McDonalds.

Images and idols of technology have usurped morality,

Worship now reserved only for illusions of success.

 

 

 

Author notes

OK, here are some thoughts about the state of a nation which can also be applied outside of the US. Not sure if it works but here it is

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  • medicalpoet
    February 27

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    many applause

    That is what I am talking about! Govern the government if only by words, SPEAK OUT! Stand up and fight with every dying word. I feel the same way, most of the time. Great poem, from the first line to the last.
    -medi


  • Zenda-Lokki gold member
    January 23

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    Very interesting and thought provoking piece here. The word play was just fantastic and very funny in places lol.
    My favourite part:
    "Vampiric tendencies translate into political manoeuvring,
    Incisors gnashing as hopes lifeblood is sucked away!"

    It set the poem off to a perfect start.
    Great job.


  • Umi Juvariel
    January 8

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    The imagery in this poem was awesomely written. I liked how you took a new stand on politics, and how you compared them to vampires. You took the concept and proved it in well worded sentences. There was one spelling error, but other than that, I didn't see anything else wrong with it. This deserved the trophy it got, for it was well worth mentioning. Great job.


  • shecantstopfalling.
    September 27, 2008
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    This is very good and a great way to describe governments. This poem deserved the honorable mension and I rekon it desered better. Great write and you are right when, in the AN, you said it can be applied outside the US. Even Australia has some crap polititions! A lot of them actually... Brilliant work!


  • Redeemed15
    August 25, 2008

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    Wow. I'm not sure I know what all of these words mean! LOL! Just Kiddin! Great poem. Great job with the honorable winner trophy. Hope that you get the gold next time! Or at least bronze or silver!


  • Walls-within
    August 7, 2008

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    This is a pretty witty poem. I absolutely love, though, your imagery. It was pretty cool. Great job on this.


  • crivanea silver member
    August 5, 2008

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    lol..nice..good job on the word play..already read ur previous disturbing poem..this one is a bit more witty and draws in society more..nice piece..


  • swim.x
    July 21, 2008

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    This reminds me of a joke i once heard;
    The dictionary definition of politics.
    Politics:
    Poly - Many
    Tics - blood sucking parasites
    Haha. That one never left me.
    Really well done. A non-bashing (sort of) way of portraying your opinion.


    x


    • Dreamana
      July 22, 2008
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      Now I will not be able to discuss politics without that idea in my head. thank you


  • toomysterious
    June 9, 2008

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    Congrats on the HM. Very honest and poetic evaluation of the politicians and the political landscape everywhere nowadays.

  • Starz of Heaven gold member
    May 27, 2008

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    This is rather good it seems that everywhere is selling out for just another buck and we the people are left to struggle thanks for your entry be well


  • Wayne Leon Learmond
    May 27, 2008

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    Absolutely true my friend. The truth in this speaks volumes here. At the end of the day, politicians are just that: Political Bloodsuckers. Those in need, can forget their rights, when politicians fight for the rich and each other.

    Good luck in the contest my friend

    Wayne Leon

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