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Jul 15, 2015
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Epilogue
Epilogue
Dire uncertainty gnaws at my spleen
like congressmen at a buffet
hinting at things that are vaguely obscene
and likely to not go away
a media frenzy is blocking the hall
as lobbyists kick down the door
waiting to see the next scape goat to fall
when president O takes the floor
third world dictators are starting to drool
as ISIS-run puppets arise
to shout their demands at some liberal fool
who winks with conservative eyes
illegal immigrants thrive on welfare
gay couples march down the aisle
drug lords are running cartels everywhere
God is somewhere in exile
the second ammendment is dying in place
and soon may be only a dream
of innocent citizens having to face
their enemies armed with a scream
and watching the final act curtain descend
on a nation once proud of its name
makes me ashamed I was willing to bend
and play the political game
C. Lon R. Bruso
About This Poem
Last Few Words: I rarely enjoy writing political poetry but the way things are going here in America lately, I just couldn't resist! LOL!!
Style/Type: Structured: Western
Review Request Direction:
How was my language use?
How does this theme appeal to you?
Is the internal logic consistent?
Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism
Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft
Comments
Eduardo Cruz
10 years ago
Lonnie
Hi there Brother,
A very relevant write, to much shit going on all at once in these United Divided States.
See you around...
Eddie C.
scribbler
10 years ago
Hi Lonnie
I am almost ashamed of what our country has become. But I maintain hope because the political pendulum has a tendency to swing from one extreme to the opposite. And how could it possibly be more liberal extreme than now? In my opinion it is imperative that the liberal Democrats lose control of the presidency as they have congress so that the damages done over the last 12 years can be undone. BTW liked the poem lol......stan
Lonnie
10 years ago
Well Stan,
Thank you for rescuing this piece from the undiscovered works list, I will be forever in your debt!
Sparrow
9 years 12 months ago
Lonnie
It is sad that in these times, there is no place for any country to be Great.
Electronic advances has seen to all things, and puts greatness in the hands of the greedy, so instead of a Nation like the States taking its place at the head of the table in the world, it is like the mad hatters tea party where they all move around.
Talking about Tea it came out today that the USA can make better Tea than the Brits, and we have gone over to drinking Coffee, have they really drained the waters of Boston Harbour and freeze dried it, lol, Take care young Warrior and know we still love our American friends,
Yours Ian.T Howard of the UK (I drink Coffee)
Roscoe Lane
9 years 11 months ago
The pendulum,
The pendulum has been swinging from left to right for over sixty years now, and the ordinary person gains nothing. Only the politicians and people with wealth get further removed from society in general. Our mistake. we still believe that the political puppets are voted in to do what we want. They only do what the paymasters tell them to. Good poem Regards Roscoe...