When we look back,
And this present becomes past,
A few years in the future, will we be mad?
At our action or inaction, questions, what did you do Dad?
Besides vote, nothin' honey,
Bunches of Oats cereal commercial quote, no, I didn't donate money,
At low tide, the water is shallow and the pier is high,
The moon tugs at the ocean, but you don't question how or why,
Before you know it, water seeps deep, dark with a new look,
In 1999, I voted for Gore, but the electorial college picked Bush,
History repeats, hold tight to your lines back and front,
I voted for Hillary, but the majority chose Trump.
WarriorCarryingWater
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OTHER POEMS WRITTEN BY WarriorCarryingWater
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Politics and Discourse are deadPolitics and Discourse are officially dead Folks right, left, and center all see red Everyone lies because we made our bed By consuming social and traditional media that only agrees with our opinions As our algorithms and AI transforms us into minions Today your opinions only matter if you have money or fame That’s not the way American democracy should work, what a shame! |
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2 types of people on a sinking boat…There are only two types of people on a sinking boat Those who save the boat and others who save themselves Nobody knows who they will be, or what compels One to risk life and limb, or take their chances with sharks and whales If everyone decided to labor for the greater good The chances of success would improve the likelihood That all may survive, patching holes or finding a bucket But who am I kidding, most folks will probably just say #%?! it! |
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