Geoffrey's Musings.
Viewing comments for Chapter 16 "Government Grief"A book of Stories, Essays and Poetry.
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Comment from barbara.wilkey
It may have been in the mid- 90's but it also holds true for today, at least in the US. I doubt there's such a thing as an honest politician. I enjoyed reading your song/poem.
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2017
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It may have been in the mid- 90's but it also holds true for today, at least in the US. I doubt there's such a thing as an honest politician. I enjoyed reading your song/poem.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2017
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Hope you heard the music or my arrangement anyway. It sounds better now I converted it to MP3. Thanks for coming by. probably the same "Up Over" as "Down Under" Sis.
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Hope you heard the music or my arrangement anyway. It sounds better now I converted it to MP3. Thanks for coming by. probably the same "Up Over" as "Down Under" Sis.
Comment from c_lucas
Committee meeting are seldom successful, especially one with political overtones. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2017
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Committee meeting are seldom successful, especially one with political overtones. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2017
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Hope you heard my arrangement mate. Thanks for coming along. Sounds better as an MP3 now.
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Hope you heard my arrangement mate. Thanks for coming along. Sounds better as an MP3 now.
Comment from bookishfabler
This was a cute little ditty. You wrote it during the Obama term I see. I don't discuss politics so I wont put my opinion on this, but I found it fun to read.
hugs Heidi
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2017
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This was a cute little ditty. You wrote it during the Obama term I see. I don't discuss politics so I wont put my opinion on this, but I found it fun to read.
hugs Heidi
Comment Written 12-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2017
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Yeah well it was written way before OB, friend. It was written. originally here in Australia back in 1997, the year I left the Australian Public Service. Hope you liked my arrangement of When Johnny Comes Marching Home. Appreciate the lovely review.
Comment from kahpot
Very well done I would have liked to see " coffee and bonus" as they seem to be the only ones getting any lately as buns are for everyone I like this very much thank you****kahpot
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2017
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Very well done I would have liked to see " coffee and bonus" as they seem to be the only ones getting any lately as buns are for everyone I like this very much thank you****kahpot
Comment Written 12-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2017
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Thanks for the wonderful review. I am not sure you were around when I ran the biography through for a final REVIVE Certifcate review.
Comment from kiwigirl2821
Hi Sankey. Had to have a chuckle at this one cause think I'd be sobbing for the next four years if I didn't. Your rhyme and beat are in perfect form. The content, well all I can say is at least you don't have Trump politicking in your neck of the woods. xoxo Kiwi
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2017
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Hi Sankey. Had to have a chuckle at this one cause think I'd be sobbing for the next four years if I didn't. Your rhyme and beat are in perfect form. The content, well all I can say is at least you don't have Trump politicking in your neck of the woods. xoxo Kiwi
Comment Written 12-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2017
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Thanks new friend. Glad you liked it hope you heard the well known tune. Sorry there are no more rewards on my biography if you are interested in checking it out.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about the government and their everlasting dilemma they find themselves in where there is never enough money for what is important while the beaurocrats eat like fat cats.
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A very well-written poem about the government and their everlasting dilemma they find themselves in where there is never enough money for what is important while the beaurocrats eat like fat cats.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2017
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Thanks SIs you got that right. I wonder how Trump compares to BO? Hope you liked my tune...well not mine hehe.
Comment from Sasha
I am very familiar with the tune When Johnny Come Marching Home. Clever song/poem that pretty much sums it up for just about every country. It was fun to hear the tune as I read this. Very nice work with this one.
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2014
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I am very familiar with the tune When Johnny Come Marching Home. Clever song/poem that pretty much sums it up for just about every country. It was fun to hear the tune as I read this. Very nice work with this one.
Comment Written 22-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2014
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Hey we never know I do sometimes go back and add more stuff to my chapters and even songs ha. Appreciate you coming by without any encouragement (rewards) I have a new Media player someone put me on to. Might have another go at getting the tune on the song again you did not hear any music I presume?
Comment from Emeka13
Not very familiar with the tune, yet there is no denying the fact that you did a good job of you satire on government. 'The poor old ship has lost its rudder'. Well not quite. Ship has not run aground yet. Well written. Thanks. Remain blessed. Emeka
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2013
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Not very familiar with the tune, yet there is no denying the fact that you did a good job of you satire on government. 'The poor old ship has lost its rudder'. Well not quite. Ship has not run aground yet. Well written. Thanks. Remain blessed. Emeka
Comment Written 27-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2013
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Thanks very much have not met you before I don't think Appreciate your review.
Comment from GBTEXT
This is a lyric quite rhythmic in its pattern of rhyme.Its subject depicts the lot of the common man, and the civil servant in such affected societies.The tone is subtly critical.
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2013
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This is a lyric quite rhythmic in its pattern of rhyme.Its subject depicts the lot of the common man, and the civil servant in such affected societies.The tone is subtly critical.
Comment Written 27-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2013
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Yep sure is my friend. I wrote this back in 1995 I think my wife and I both retired on Disability from the Public Service in 1997.
Appreciate your review.
Comment from pugwash
hi sankey, always got time for a fellow songwriter.
i have to say, its a bit too short and simplistic for me. all that's said is that the government is in the muck because they ran out of funds and you want the bureaucrats out. not really worth a song in my mind, unless you go deeper or edgier - why have the funds run out? who would replace the bureaucrats? who will come marching in to save the day? - without any punch, it all sounds a bit dated and innocent to me.
good luck with the writing.....P
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reply by the author on 27-Dec-2013
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hi sankey, always got time for a fellow songwriter.
i have to say, its a bit too short and simplistic for me. all that's said is that the government is in the muck because they ran out of funds and you want the bureaucrats out. not really worth a song in my mind, unless you go deeper or edgier - why have the funds run out? who would replace the bureaucrats? who will come marching in to save the day? - without any punch, it all sounds a bit dated and innocent to me.
good luck with the writing.....P
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Comment Written 27-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2013
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Funny you are the singular person who has not enjoyed all the run of things. Thanks for whatever anyway. It is dated as I wrote it in 1995 I think before I left the Public service in 1997.