Birds of same Feathers
A Senryu15 total reviews
Comment from Joan E.
Ouch! My husband, who has studied and tried to strengthen democracy for thirty years, would say they simply represent the cross section of Americans. Not a happy thought either, but his point is that we can and should do better, but also that we hear more about the crooks than those who dedicate themselves to positive public service. Thanks for keeping vigilant and prompting the rest of us with your biting senryu. -Joan
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2012
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Ouch! My husband, who has studied and tried to strengthen democracy for thirty years, would say they simply represent the cross section of Americans. Not a happy thought either, but his point is that we can and should do better, but also that we hear more about the crooks than those who dedicate themselves to positive public service. Thanks for keeping vigilant and prompting the rest of us with your biting senryu. -Joan
Comment Written 21-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2012
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Joan my friend, my reference is to those who are corrupt and care more for the lobbyists than you and I; as always, I am grateful to you for your wonderful review, thank you very much.
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And unfortunately, the lobbyists are everywhere--even tugboats in San Francisco have them! :( -Joan
Comment from ulster3
Hello, ameen.
This is a cool senryu and you did a great job finding that artwork. I guess this is applicable to all governments the way the news plays today.
Warmly, Rebecca
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2012
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Hello, ameen.
This is a cool senryu and you did a great job finding that artwork. I guess this is applicable to all governments the way the news plays today.
Warmly, Rebecca
Comment Written 21-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2012
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Hello Rebecca, I agree my friend, corruption is rampant all over in many ways, shapes and forms. I appreciate your insight and the wonderful review, thank you very much.
Comment from hollyinvesuvianite
Kamran, my friend- so true, so true. They are even so corrupt, they are trying to one up on each other, just like the photo demonstrates. great job! Holly
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2012
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Kamran, my friend- so true, so true. They are even so corrupt, they are trying to one up on each other, just like the photo demonstrates. great job! Holly
Comment Written 20-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2012
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Crooks...they are the same all over, appreciate the time and the wonderful review, thanks Holly.
Comment from bowls
A very strong statement here. I like the word "pit" which reduces the individuals to a status less than human. The word "crooks", too, is not one usually associated with honourable people. Thus your vocabulary is a strong indication of the attitude you wish to convey, and you do this very nicely in just a few words. Well done!
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2012
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A very strong statement here. I like the word "pit" which reduces the individuals to a status less than human. The word "crooks", too, is not one usually associated with honourable people. Thus your vocabulary is a strong indication of the attitude you wish to convey, and you do this very nicely in just a few words. Well done!
Comment Written 20-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2012
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hello bowls, my friend I appreciate your visit and the insight; the constant bickering among our leaders/politicians with no empathy for the people who put them in office is beyond a third world country's tomfoolery. I thank you for the wonderful review. Have a great weekend.
Comment from Juliette Chamberlain
I find your comment so truly sad, by which I mean that it is sad to think that this is the case.
It's not endemic, I'm afraid you probably speak for the rest of the world too. Only the seat of power changes.
Your evocative use of the word 'pit' creates a very graphic picture and/or mind image. (LOL.)
I would suggest 'Birds of the same Feather(s).
Juliette
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2012
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I find your comment so truly sad, by which I mean that it is sad to think that this is the case.
It's not endemic, I'm afraid you probably speak for the rest of the world too. Only the seat of power changes.
Your evocative use of the word 'pit' creates a very graphic picture and/or mind image. (LOL.)
I would suggest 'Birds of the same Feather(s).
Juliette
Comment Written 20-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2012
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Hello Juliette, my friend, I appreciate your visit and the insights, thank you very much.
Comment from rashi kumar
Correct! Like we say in hindi - ek hi thaili ki chatte batte :)
Very true, politicians have ruined the countries for their selfish motives,
a wonderful senryu written for that!
Pleasure to read and review!
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2012
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Correct! Like we say in hindi - ek hi thaili ki chatte batte :)
Very true, politicians have ruined the countries for their selfish motives,
a wonderful senryu written for that!
Pleasure to read and review!
Comment Written 20-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2012
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Hello beti, thank you and you are correct...all politicians are crooks.
Comment from Peter@Poole
This senryu's structure cuts it. You make a clear distinction between the shasei and the satori. I dont' think all politicians are crooks when they get on the bandwagon, but it sure looks like many succumb to the temptations that power brings. Thanks for sharing. Peter
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2012
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This senryu's structure cuts it. You make a clear distinction between the shasei and the satori. I dont' think all politicians are crooks when they get on the bandwagon, but it sure looks like many succumb to the temptations that power brings. Thanks for sharing. Peter
Comment Written 20-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2012
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Peter my friend, appreciate the wonderful review, I thank you sir.
Comment from Hareem.S
Haha a nice poltical satire I must say. They come and go, the face changes, but mostly the policies remain the same. Enjoyed reading this lovelu senryu.
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2012
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Haha a nice poltical satire I must say. They come and go, the face changes, but mostly the policies remain the same. Enjoyed reading this lovelu senryu.
Comment Written 20-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2012
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Assalam Alaikum beti, how are you? Good to hear from you, thank you for the wonderful review, and yes, you are correct, they are all the same all over.
Comment from cheyennewy
Hi ameen,
I laughed when I read this senryu. You surely have the mind set of politicians right. The more childish they become the more they turn me off. I shudder to think how much longer we have to go before the election. God help us all...blessings, chey
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2012
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Hi ameen,
I laughed when I read this senryu. You surely have the mind set of politicians right. The more childish they become the more they turn me off. I shudder to think how much longer we have to go before the election. God help us all...blessings, chey
Comment Written 20-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2012
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They are a great entertainment chey, glad you like the poem, I thank you my friend.
Comment from Modee
Ya said a mouthful with this one. All the same, just two different sides of the same coin. Nicely done, and the picture really punches this one through. :)
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2012
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Ya said a mouthful with this one. All the same, just two different sides of the same coin. Nicely done, and the picture really punches this one through. :)
Comment Written 19-Jan-2012
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2012
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Modee my friend, appreciate the time and the wonderful review, thank you very much.
