Thursday, October 25, 2012

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


5 comments:

  1. Love it Ginny! "it takes more than just smooth rhetoric to win not just diction, it takes conviction,so much more than just a “grin.” Write on!

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  2. Maybe if we made the candidates battle it out with rhymes, the whole thing would be more entertaining and less maddening. Maybe? lol

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  3. it takes more than just smooth rhetoric to win
    not just diction, it takes conviction,

    I'd vote for you on the strength of this alone! Well said throughout.

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  4. I love lori's idea! ha. Very witty poem.

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