Comment from Katiemae1977

Excellent

That's for dem sure Joan. I have two couples I know who are leaving the country if Trump gets elected. I just lay here bedridden in this nursing home wondering what changes may be made in the health care system.

This sounds difficult to do but you're done an excellent job with it.
Keep up the good work!
Katiemae1977 1
This sounds difficult to do but

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2024

Thanks for the review and the encouragement, Katie. I would not go as far as to leave the country. But I would worry about our freedom and our health care system.
Joan

Comment from Marilyn Hamilton

Excellent

I really enjoyed this poem and the points made. I am so incredibly tired of the vile nastiness among people these days mostly all due to the political arena. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2024

Thanks for reviewing, Marilyn. I appreciate your comments.
Joan

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Unfortunately, the choice is poor, and even more unfortunately the disunity and hatred is destabilising the country. I can't see why it must be so. A good and wise leader should be respectful and kind to all, and show by his/her integrity and humility that they are worthy of leadership for the benefit of the whole country.
Wendy

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2024

Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. I agree with you.
Joan

Comment from Boogienights

Excellent

An interesting poem about our current political race going on. I know who I'll vote for, but the main thing is that we all get out and vote. Our future depends on it.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2024

Thank you, Sharon. Yes, everyone should vote.
Joan

Comment from estory

Excellent

I think you speak for the frustrations of a lot of people who are not happy with the choices these two political parties keep laying at our feet. I'm getting tired of both of them, I think we need a third way forward. Harris is someone who I don't know if she has done anything meaningful in her career, and Trump I don't trust and I don't think he has the skills necessary to the job either. Either way, Wall Street wins, I think. estory

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2024

Thanks for your nice comments and high rating, estory. Both are much appreciated.
Joan

Comment from Jacob1395

Excellent

It is sad to see how nasty political debates can get in the run up to an election, politicians on each side should be grown up enough to treat each other with respect, no matter if agree with them or not. A well written piece, I enjoyed reading it.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2024

Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem, Jacob. Both are much appreciated.
Joan

Comment from Rachelle Allen

Excellent

I'm raising my hand here to be counted among those who wish they'd both vacate. Have there ever been two more horrible candidates? I'm going to write in my dog's named on Election Day. I'm only sort-of joking.

Great job with this challenging poem form! You hit it out of tge park. Xo

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2024

Thanks for your comments and for all the stars, Rachelle. I am glad Biden dropped out. I wish Trump joined him. I think I would vote for your dog (ha ha).
Joan

reply by Rachelle Allen on 01-Sep-2024

Yes, please do. She's loyal and protective, happy-go-lucky and quite cute.

Comment from Harry Craft

Excellent

Very cool poem. But way above my head lol! I like the message though and I think it is a very cool way to write poetry. I have not tried this method and I don't believe I could. Keep up the good work.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2024

Thanks for your kind review and generous rating, Harry. I will try any form once. That is why I am in the Pen to Paper Potlatch Club. In it there is a new form to try every week.
Joan

Comment from Brenda Strauser

Excellent

I like your poem. I can't wait until this election is over. I'm so sick of hearing about it. .I like the picture you used very clever. Poem is well written.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2024

Thanks for the nice review and high rating, Brenda. I feel the same as you about the election. Luckily it is only two more months until election day.
Joan

Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

Over the past several years, our political climate has totally shifted. Who started using curse words? Now, political figures easily use the words 'hell,' and 'damn.' When I was a kid, my mom would have threatened to wash our mouth out with soap if my sisters or I used either word. Watching the current races for the White House, I understand why folks used to call it, "dirty politics."

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2024

Thanks for reading, reviewing and commenting on my poem. I appreciate the encouragement.
Joan