A Backbone for Republicans This gift for youis much neededI knowYou have beenneeding onesince long agoWobbling like Jellyand leaning sofar to the rightI am hopingwith my giftyou would find the fightIt should straightenyour back andstick out your chestand give you the nerveso you cando your bestIt will remind youof what matters mostOur republic not forContinue reading “A Backbone for Republicans”
Category Archives: Politics
Liar, Liar
Liar, Liar Oh, how the mighty have fallenLike the descending leaves of AutumnPointless to nurture this self-importance And the blind denial of inadvertence With integrity always in questionTo blow one’s own trumpet an obsessionNo inventory of achievementsAnd pathetic service deferments Your adversaries looking for peace Wishing boastful outbursts would ceaseCalling you out on your phony claimsWatching your fake newsContinue reading “Liar, Liar”
Cause
Cause Fragile like a bombDelicate as a flowerUnderstandingthe differenceIs the key to power Trial and errorA mantra to adoptA day of reckoningwill surely comeand never be stopped Devotion to the causeFreedom from the enemyStand and fightfor your rightsEnough of inequity Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©Photo by Heather Mount on UnsplashPrompts:V. J’s Weekly Challenge – StoryFragileDevotionTrialReckoning
Facts
Facts Easy PeasyPeas in a podPods of belongingsOutside a house of GodGods worshippedall over the globeGlobal economyand the Mueller probeProbing factsFake news isn’t realClear and conciseReady to dealCards on the table Keep that poker facePlace your betsJust in caseAmazing GraceHow sweet the soundSilent NightWith words profoundKnowledge is powerBut a little is dangerousShoot the messengerBefore he injuresContinue reading “Facts”
Confirmation
Confirmation Today your behavior is decided The nation watching is divided You’ve described your actions as silly Boyhood pranks leaving us chilly Your true colors shined brightly through The thin veneer that is you We saw you for what you are A privileged bully hiding behind the bar We’ve met many like you over theContinue reading “Confirmation”
Game On
Just a game to you You played because you could Your unfiltered words and actions a green light to those who contained their hatred No thought or dedication or ability to multitask Let alone read Communication skills nonexistent Your statistics will be great indeed Destined for the history books Headlining The Biggest loser of allContinue reading “Game On”
Wake Up Call
Wake Up Call What a yarn you can spin I don’t know where to begin Cursory words spoken Your dialogue broken Audience shrinking It is not wishful thinking If we object to your prescription You have a conniption You manage to appall And persecute all How can you manage world affairs? When you clearlyContinue reading “Wake Up Call”
Independence
I must admit, not being a born American, I have always had a problem with July 4th, Independence Day. I just never quite got the hang of it! Thanksgiving was much easier. It was like Christmas only earlier. However this year it is much more meaningful. Not because of the food and fireworks, but becauseContinue reading “Independence”
Poetry For Healing 