Political Allusions (a “Suessical”-type rhyme)

A wee little political rant, in rhyme, from little ol' me...

Heading for the polls and along the way

I got lost, and was accosted

by the other fool in play.

“Vote for me” said the smooth talker--

(with grin from ear to ear appearing like a leer)

campaigning like a stalker.

“I’ll fix all the country’s wrongs,

never bend, and send our current leader

back to where the man belongs.

“I’ve got a five-step plan in place

that takes 8-steps to find, so I’ll just remind ya
that I’m gonna win this race”

He spoke in circles with confusion,

and the divided and undecided

bought into his illusion.

Negative ads began to pellet folks like rain…

more manure by the load upon the road

of this long, miserable campaign.

And so I thought it over for  awhile

what fool had said, and all I’d read

and slow but sure, I began to smile…

There was no substance in his words

and though he spewed them well, I still could tell

from all that I had heard--

it takes more than just smooth rhetoric to win

not just diction, it takes conviction,

so much more than just a “grin.”

I walked away now, even more secure

in recent light knowing who’s right

and who to vote for, conscience clear.

Remember, stand by your beliefs, don’t buy into “illusions”

and realize and recognize when others speak delusions!

© Copyright Ginny Brannan October 2012