I would never limit myself
to the meals I offer you
Still, I ask you
trust in me
I would never hinder myself
with the plans I offer you
Still, I ask you
Trust in me
I will spend your money
I will hold your hand
I will care for you
With my global plan
I will tax the rich
I will bait the poor
I will tighten the noose
and you will beg for more
I would never burden you
with self determination
I know my elitism is needed
to guide the simple of this nation
so I ask you once again
Trust in me
Lori,
I've never written satire and yet the more I read your work the more I enjoy the style with which you carry this off. Excellent and a lot of truth behind the words.
...Funny how the more these guys ask you to trust in them, the more one's suspicion is further roused instead...but, like moths to the flame, our intrigue gets the better of us and we can seldom actually resist what we know will probably be bad for us!! Seems like we sometimes need change rather than progression. Neat write, Lori - trust me!! Thanks, Kate xx
Reviewed by Reginald Birch (Reader)
Reviewed on July 30, 2004
Clever poem Lori, politics seem to be the same all over the world.
Reg.
Powerful poem. This is what every candidate tells to people during elections. Thanks Lori
Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)
Reviewed on July 29, 2004
This is a terrific write, Lori, and I agree with Ted all the way…lol. So I do take it you’re not voting for Kerry this time around???…lol. Outstanding work, Poet. Thanks for sharing your remarkable talent.
Lori, you have a natural knack for expressing the outlook and mindset ff the political perspective with expertise and insight ...
Reviewed by Jane Rodway (Reader)
Reviewed on July 28, 2004
You are a real pro at this! keep up the good work!!
Reviewed by Cynthia Castle (Reader)
Reviewed on July 28, 2004
So, Lori, were you ever in politics!?! ...You have the "charm" depicted quite well!!! ...LOL! ...Another excellent political satire, Dear Poet! I really enjoyed this! Thanks for sharing it!
and the flock follows the lead of another Pied piper who spews goodwill towards man but can't offer an iota of proof. Guess I'll step down from my soapbox now. I love the political fire poetry can throw at us during an election year. It gives us an alternative to the crap they twist out during convention time. great poem. I just love it!!!!
Susan
From the land of the milked and honeyed here’s a few political faux pas and a bit of attitude exposed to the harsh light of a Canadian who actually has their own opinion.
I've never written satire and yet the more I read your work the more I enjoy the style with which you carry this off. Excellent and a lot of truth behind the words.
Sherry
great poem!
Reg.
Carmen :-)
You say it all
Peter Paton
Cynthia
hard choices we have here.....
at least we have choices and are not stuck with a king! lol
pax a
of those who tell you they feel your pain! Yeah sure! all the way to the presidency!
TRASK
hear, hear! i don't trust very many...especially politicos on their high horses and high mansions *while the masses starve grrrrrrr*
get me to talking...LOL
excellent, i adore your satire! more, more, more!
(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)
Susan
Love Tinka
Missed you....
LP