A Voter’s Lament
Differentiating the Republican Presidential Hopefuls
Presidential contenders
Are all self-righteous defenders
Of the things they want us to believe;
Truth is not the primary consideration
As they spew forth to the Nation
While wearing the hearts
Embroidered by their advisers
On their neatly pressed and
Monogrammed sleeves.
Talking and communicating
Must not be too quickly equated
Especially in the sham context
Of issues and positions debated.
The pitch and words vary
But the drone of political
Salesmanship
Makes most of us wary
And becomes kind of scary
After hearing them a lot
And fearing that they just
Might really be
The best that we've got.
They tell us what we want to hear;
That much is evident and clear.
If there is no one to believe,
What choices does that leave?
A voter's lament
After most hope
Has been spent.
Published by David A. Reinstein, LCSW - Featured Contributor in Technology
Clinical Social Worker, psychotherapist, born in Boston and a relatively unscathed survivor of the 60 s. Fan of technology, guitars, creating music and poetry. Mental wellness coach, staff trainer and parent... View profile
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15 Comments
Post a CommentTruth is not their primary consideration and neither is the middle-class.
You got the word right-lament.
Really excellent! The rhythmic beat and your well chosen words are terrific. Too bad the self-righteous defenders can't get my vote of approval the way your poetry does.
great job
Every line is quotable, but I really love "While wearing the hearts embroidered by their advisers on their neatly pressed and monogrammed sleeves." Bravo!
A lot of #$%$ gets thrown around in campaigns.
Nicely written, I read the "Smart" article, also and couldn't comment. cheers :)
well written piece - thank you
So True and so eloquently presented!
Thanks.