The "sleeping giant" is comatose
slipping into third world reality
worshiping wannabes scream redemption...
the time is near.
A phoenix must rise
and birth extraordinary dreams
from an ordinary man.
Primp and preen before the media
change is essential yet
elemental.
Compassion is key.
Acceptance speech promises
need to be more than "paper worthy"
Action is putting words into motion.
Candidacy is responsibility.
The obsequious haze
that has swallowed
this nation defies
heroism.
From the depths
more despair arises....
from great despair
promise slowly builds.
Heroes are ordinary men
with an extraordinary will
and steadfast purpose.
A contest entry
- Tour De Monde - Stage 7 by Errant Panther.
400 points, ended November 2, 2008, 7 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
honesty please...
Comments
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Powerful write!
You express your beliefs
with passion and convicition!!
Superbly written hun!
I love it!
~Pastel
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Pastel...
thank you so much for your kind comment..there was such strong emotion here..and I just tapped into it..thanx for your support..
blessings..
namaste..
r
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Such an impressive poem!
I love the last stanza!
"Heroes are ordinary men
with an extraordinary will
and steadfast purpose."
So true!
You chose a difficult option and wrote it beautifully!
Best wishes!
Lynda
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thank you so much for your kind comment..
it is always such an honor when fellow writers stop to comment..
blessings..
namaste..
r
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very profound words expressed here, there is no mention of your chosen option but I must assume by the content that it is supposed to be for the presidency option - if so it was intended that you write a speech as if you were seeking to become president rather than a political commentary as we have here - so in that regard it is off base on the topic. plz correct me if I am wrong in my assessment.
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Always you express your values and beliefs in such a profound way. This is a wonderful write so filled with truth!
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Az..
thank you my wonderful sister..your support and love mean so very much to me..keep me in your daily blessings..my life is just a vacuum now...
Goddess Bless...
r
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I love the last stanza
I thought that this was a fantastic piece - and when I read it was a first draft 
you don't like making it easy of your competitors do you? 
In all honesty I don't know much about the American political scene, apart from what has drifted over in the international news - but this is so relateable to any form of politics, I love the sentiment and the ideas are presented very well (first draft or not) 
I wish you the best of luck in the contest!
Keep writing
Polly
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Polly...
thank you so much for your kind comment..and touche...you have made this contest quite difficult for me also...the american political scene makes me nauseous...to think that there are evil men that can pull strings and make the whole world tick...absolute power....you know the deal...all we can do is keep our faith...best of luck in the contest to you my friend...
blessings..
namaste..
r
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This looks like a winner to me. The content is deeper that what appears on the surface and the vocabulary is wonderful. There is a smattering of alliteration that adds the wonderful poetic quality. Well done!
Love,
Amera♥
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Amera...
thank you so much for your kind comment...I am always humbled when another writer stops to notice...
blessings...
namaste...
r
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Although I can't relate to American politics I too agree with its message. Good luck in the contest robin. Val
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Val...
thank you so much for your kind comment..
blessings..
namaste..
r
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actually, I didn't like it when I began reading it however as I read on I discovered I agreed with it. I agree that a candidacy's promise needs to be more than just a written word. It needs to be put in action. Good write
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trekkergirl..
thanks so much for your kind comment..
blessings..
namaste..
r
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