One Hundred Fifty Years of Progress!
Political Limerick26 total reviews
Comment from LoannaLois
As difficult the words might be, your limerick reports on the wished-for progress we all would've hoped had been made by now. Great smooth colorful political satirical limerick.
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As difficult the words might be, your limerick reports on the wished-for progress we all would've hoped had been made by now. Great smooth colorful political satirical limerick.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2015
Comment from Dawn Munro
First, re: your author's notes - Uh, far be it from me to make hasty decisions about such things, but in this case, it's been many years' experience that prompts me to say I'm afraid there's been a bit of a swing...and THAT I'll leave to you and lancellot's writes...'abhorrent' from my lips or yours, not so much from my nephew's or friend's or...hmm, why is that? (At least at first impression/first glance, anyway...) The travesty in that is this: how long does it take to pull a trigger?
Gosh, I guess I got a bit carried away...but that's an indication of how much your limerick evoked! **********************!!! Bloody hot damn six if I had one. (When will enlightenment - aw, who am I kidding - probably never!)
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First, re: your author's notes - Uh, far be it from me to make hasty decisions about such things, but in this case, it's been many years' experience that prompts me to say I'm afraid there's been a bit of a swing...and THAT I'll leave to you and lancellot's writes...'abhorrent' from my lips or yours, not so much from my nephew's or friend's or...hmm, why is that? (At least at first impression/first glance, anyway...) The travesty in that is this: how long does it take to pull a trigger?
Gosh, I guess I got a bit carried away...but that's an indication of how much your limerick evoked! **********************!!! Bloody hot damn six if I had one. (When will enlightenment - aw, who am I kidding - probably never!)
Comment Written 17-Mar-2015
Comment from nordicgirl
Wow. This took some nerve to post. I could not agree more. The trivializing of such a vicious ugly word bothers me to. Maybe it's a good thing, but it doesn't feel like a good thing when I hear it used so capriciously. Great thoughtful piece. Certainly not the norm for a limerick. Has my vote.
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Wow. This took some nerve to post. I could not agree more. The trivializing of such a vicious ugly word bothers me to. Maybe it's a good thing, but it doesn't feel like a good thing when I hear it used so capriciously. Great thoughtful piece. Certainly not the norm for a limerick. Has my vote.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2015
Comment from Jeanie Mercer
This is a very apt limerick, Michael. It's correct in form, rhyme scheme and syllable count, and the rhythm is also well done. (I can't understand why the same word that's considered so unacceptable is used constantly and casually by those whose feelings we try to protect.) Good luck to you, Jeanie
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This is a very apt limerick, Michael. It's correct in form, rhyme scheme and syllable count, and the rhythm is also well done. (I can't understand why the same word that's considered so unacceptable is used constantly and casually by those whose feelings we try to protect.) Good luck to you, Jeanie
Comment Written 17-Mar-2015
Comment from Tatarka2
I love the Author's Notes. I so hope you're wrong. Things have changed so much since I was a teenager (but that was a very long time ago). Now, for example, I felt I had to put a "language" warning on a piece I wrote for FS that contained the so-called N-word. In my youth, that word was uttered nonchalantly by many of the adults around me. This was a good limerick, I thought - very thoughtful, and a strong entry in this contest.
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I love the Author's Notes. I so hope you're wrong. Things have changed so much since I was a teenager (but that was a very long time ago). Now, for example, I felt I had to put a "language" warning on a piece I wrote for FS that contained the so-called N-word. In my youth, that word was uttered nonchalantly by many of the adults around me. This was a good limerick, I thought - very thoughtful, and a strong entry in this contest.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2015
Comment from pattipac
I distinctly remember watching MLK give his historical speech in Washington that day. I was moved by his words then, as I am now. Yes, much has been accomplished for the rights of African Americans since then, but. Dear Lord, there is so much more that needs to be done! It has been two hundred plus years, since our forefathers sighed the Declaration of Independence that guaranteed equal rights for All men and women.
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I distinctly remember watching MLK give his historical speech in Washington that day. I was moved by his words then, as I am now. Yes, much has been accomplished for the rights of African Americans since then, but. Dear Lord, there is so much more that needs to be done! It has been two hundred plus years, since our forefathers sighed the Declaration of Independence that guaranteed equal rights for All men and women.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2015
Comment from patcelaw
I get the message of you limerick and I must say I have a bad reaction to the N word. I like to see people for who they are. Do I see the color of a person, of course I am not blind, but it does not make a difference to me. I treat others of any color as I myself want to be treated, That is with respect. Patricia
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I get the message of you limerick and I must say I have a bad reaction to the N word. I like to see people for who they are. Do I see the color of a person, of course I am not blind, but it does not make a difference to me. I treat others of any color as I myself want to be treated, That is with respect. Patricia
Comment Written 17-Mar-2015
Comment from emrpoems
Racism will never end and we are fools who wish to believe it.
I think the more the topic is kept alive the worse it becomes. Even the black history day keeps reminding the unfortunate ones about what their ancestors suffered and new hate surges.
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Racism will never end and we are fools who wish to believe it.
I think the more the topic is kept alive the worse it becomes. Even the black history day keeps reminding the unfortunate ones about what their ancestors suffered and new hate surges.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2015
Comment from gypsycaravan
Definitely backward as intolerance just gets more acceptable and reverse discrimination against the 'whites' is a new prejudice. Since we are all just people, why can't we be more acceptable and loving towards each other? Definitely satire as I see not progress being made in this arena.
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Definitely backward as intolerance just gets more acceptable and reverse discrimination against the 'whites' is a new prejudice. Since we are all just people, why can't we be more acceptable and loving towards each other? Definitely satire as I see not progress being made in this arena.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2015
Comment from rosehill (Wendy)
Hi Mikey, A clever piece and a subject that I ponder frequently. My grandchildren are bi-racial and while I rarely notice any funny looks or treatment that is different, I know that the divide is growing larger and wonder where they will end up, if not in a chasm between. I remember the t-shirt that was so popular, "It's A Black Thing," But if I as a white had worn one that said, "It's a White Thing," I would have been labeled a racist. Whenever we set double standards there is division. And as far as I can tell, the only difference between nigga' and its twin is who is allowed to say it. Now, (she says, hopping off her soapbox) to the limerick. Loved everything except your closing word. Unlike the delicious pairing of coloreds and dullards, it just isn't a pure rhyme. I know I am terribly picky, but I do warn people about that in my profile. That said, I really enjoyed your piece and the photo is perfect.- Wendy
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Hi Mikey, A clever piece and a subject that I ponder frequently. My grandchildren are bi-racial and while I rarely notice any funny looks or treatment that is different, I know that the divide is growing larger and wonder where they will end up, if not in a chasm between. I remember the t-shirt that was so popular, "It's A Black Thing," But if I as a white had worn one that said, "It's a White Thing," I would have been labeled a racist. Whenever we set double standards there is division. And as far as I can tell, the only difference between nigga' and its twin is who is allowed to say it. Now, (she says, hopping off her soapbox) to the limerick. Loved everything except your closing word. Unlike the delicious pairing of coloreds and dullards, it just isn't a pure rhyme. I know I am terribly picky, but I do warn people about that in my profile. That said, I really enjoyed your piece and the photo is perfect.- Wendy
Comment Written 17-Mar-2015
