Often times, I find myself
watching you from a distance --
waiting for a hint of humanity,
proof that you have flaws.
It has nothing to do with
race, religion or creed ~
I think it's my distaste
of our placing popular opinion
in the fan-base of celebrity.
So, yes --
from the comfort of my easy-chair,
watching your every celebrated breath
in vivid color,
listening to every spoken vow
of "change"
(which doesn't seem
all that different)...
it's easy to search for fault.
As my sister once said,
I'm waiting for you to act like the god
your people make you out to be
...or for you to fall on your face,
admitting that you're human.
No, Mr. President,
I did not vote for you --
your rock-star status fanaticism
gives me no concrete belief
that you'll save the world.
I've much better things to do
than hoping to watch you fall --
I'm pretty sure your face
doesn't grace every channel
-- you're just the next one in line,
and as God requires,
I'll pray for you, too.
I'll be doing my part,
don't let your fame keep you
from doing yours.
Author notes
Song Title Prompt:
"Watching You Fall" by Savatage
Lyrics from the song, also served as some inspiration:
On a TV mounted on the wall
From this distance I can see it all
And I've been out here watching you
Watching you fall
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This is not meant to start a political debate, I'm not interested. We all have views.
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Tim
this is fantastic though not politically correct. I am sure the winds of change are still blooming in those Utopian seeking minds. And I, you and the millions who see differently are fools. their man maDE GOD SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO BETTER THEN 10.2% UNEMPLOYED. bUT ALAS WE ..THE JERKS. gREAT WRITE. -
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Thanks Bob ~
I'm happy enough to actually be working! Some people complain that they're coming to the same workplace every day, and yet if it were taken away? That's a different topic...
Maybe I'll feature this during his re-election campaign before the end of the world, what do ya think?
~ Tim
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per your author notes: this is not to start a political debate, I"m not interested
WE all have views...
(thank goodness we all have views very polite of you)
you stated it in your poem very clearly:
YOur too busy sitting in your easy chair!
While REAL AMERICAN Mothers, Fathers, DAughters and Sons
are suffering healthwise, financially, and home-less.
WEll...we certainly don't want to move your ass up from the chair
that would require you to have ;
responsibility even accountability
which you obviously must find...TAXING!
Did you find it amusing the last eight years of BUSH/Cheney
or did ya TIVO For a laugh the
hysterical highlights on Saturday night LIVE tv!
WAKE UP!
we need you...even if your opinion doesn't agree with mine..
YOU ARE NEEDED in this world!
at least have mercy in your heart for those who are literally
dying...and lining up in un-employment lines
due to the NEGLECT of AMERICA ....
the last eight years of What Historians have said
will be the WORST PRESIDENT BUSH/Cheney
ever recorded in the annals of America's HISTORY!
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As I said, I'm not writing for a political debate. If you would have read it in its entirety, you'd see that the poem was written based on his rock-star status, practically hailed President of Earth ~ the ending clearly states that I'll do my part and pray for him, so I hope he does his part. If McCain would have been hailed with so much media attention, I would have gotten tired of listening to that as well. As for the rest of the comments within yours, I didn't talk about Bush, taxes, or lack of mercy for the dying. I really don't know where that came from.
Thank you for reading.
~ Tim
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Now this poem I love! I did vote for Obama, an his "rock-star status" was created by the people and their desperate need for a better America, for a change to happen... I hope he does not fall and if he does he gets back up, wipes himself off and moves forwards with a steady footing, realizing that because he is human he is prone to error. I am with you in praying for him and his family. Hatred has killed men with lesser fame. very eloquently written and from the heart. I wish you well in the contest.
Much Love & Respect ♥
Renee
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Yessa!....and so I won't voice my opinion, other than to say,
such truth started but withers away . -
Well penned.
Best wishes in the contest and always!
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Nicely written. Your emotions in this are strong. Great take on the prompt. My favourite line in this piece is "--you're just the next on in line, and as god requires, I'll pray for you, too." That had very strong meaning in who you are. Great job on this and good luck in the contest.
Josh
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whatever the purpose and point this is an excellent write. Very nicely penned. i am honored to have it in this contest.
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a wonderful write so full of depth and meaning throughout good luck in the contest
maralisa
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