Lord,
what have we learned
what have we gained
Have our lives been
effectively changed by
the rhetoric of political spinning
The feuding and fighting
has shown us one thing,
adults are not immune from
the ridiculous tactics
of a desperate mind
Like children some have even
thrown tantrums during the debates
while we sat back in total disbelief
Hoping they would just settle down
and talk about the issues
Echoes of promises for change
reverberate through apathetic ears
desiring something new in a world
that still lives in the past
Holding on to the Reagan years
asthough they were all that great
Are we not all Americans?
It makes me sad when they draw
blood red with malice
and seperate us as black and white,
leaving us unfulfilled and blue
Hoping for a future that our
children can survive in
Free from the mountain of debt
that our dark past has brought us
Facing the rising sun of
a new day begun
Citizens, let us Vote and then roll
up our sleeves and take back
our country
Creating a world that we as Americans
of all nationalities can be proud
of once again
I'm darell and I approve this message
A contest entry
- election schmection by Melissa Gayle.
1350 points, ended November 4, 2008, 8 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Wow....your words are rhythmic magic!!!! I approve this piece!!!
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Powerful and intense message here; well done!
If only the candidates could act like grownups....
All the very best to you in all that you do! -
nice poem.
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"adults are not immune from
the ridiculous tactics
of a desperate mind"
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Empowering verse here. I wish there was a rule with the debates, you are not allowed to talk about your opponent, then maybe we would get some questions thoroughly answered. Cute ending, thanks for sharing.
blessings,
Michelle
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This was an amazing write and it was very well said. This write here I really enjoyed reading! Good luck in the contest
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excellent
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and a beautiful message it is. loved this
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Wonderful
Very creative and so well expressed. A terrific write. Best of luck in the contest.
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A Great Message...
to support I must say ...I just wrote a new one called "VOTE" would love your feedback as well...This gives a message that needs to be sent ..the racial division is not what we need we need unity!!! I believe if we all vote what is in our spirit then the right man will win...Vote the Bible...the values that Christ himself would implement were he walking upon this earth in this day and age!!! Thanks for sharing this very important message!!!!~~~Toni~~~
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Powerful.
This is a great and powerful message. I love the flow and rythym of the poem. Great job!
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you know mr howard i agreed with everything until i got right here Citizens, let us Vote and then roll
up our sleeves and take back
our country
I respect you thought but you know my eye went def reading that part don't you know I am A Witness Keeper I totally disagree but I love you and i love the piece and good luck to the wordly on this matter
love you
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It is a powerful message ...
Let us hope some would hear. We cannot be what we are not. And some simply cannot see. I pray for the USA and for the entire world. Time is running out.
the time will come
that faces will float
on fire
screaming:
give us the Living Water
Blessed be.
Myra
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I do think that this holds alot of truth to it there are so many children that are falling through the cracks of this nation it is rather sad thanks for sharing be well
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OUTSTANDING!!
I applaud you my man, great piece, very inspirational and very true statements(in my opinion) that we do need to insure a better tomorrow for our children to inherit is very real.
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