Truth or Politics
a minor reference to Bob Dylan63 total reviews
Comment from Dawn Munro
Well, once again you seem to have a handle on just what nonsense is making the rounds. Do these presidential wannabes at least BUY a round? LOL. Very amusing, Victor - sounds like our election campaigns. (Although I am having to rescind my 'voiced' opinion somewhat so far, our new PM rode the cannabis ticket all the way into office.)
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2015
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Well, once again you seem to have a handle on just what nonsense is making the rounds. Do these presidential wannabes at least BUY a round? LOL. Very amusing, Victor - sounds like our election campaigns. (Although I am having to rescind my 'voiced' opinion somewhat so far, our new PM rode the cannabis ticket all the way into office.)
Comment Written 29-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2015
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:) Thanks, my dear.
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You're very welcome. :)
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Hello :)
I love Dylan songs. He is quite a folk singer and poet. Your poem is well written and it's about politics. At election time, we get to listen to debates and promises that are not always delivered. Good job!
Gypsy
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2020
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Hello :)
I love Dylan songs. He is quite a folk singer and poet. Your poem is well written and it's about politics. At election time, we get to listen to debates and promises that are not always delivered. Good job!
Gypsy
Comment Written 29-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2020
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Thank you.
Comment from seaglass
Election time is always such a circus. This year it's worse than ever. Beer might help us get through it but so far I'm dealing with it by turning of TV. A timely poem with good rhyme that helps us not take things too seriously.
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2020
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Election time is always such a circus. This year it's worse than ever. Beer might help us get through it but so far I'm dealing with it by turning of TV. A timely poem with good rhyme that helps us not take things too seriously.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2020
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Ha ha. Thank you.
Comment from closetpoetjester
More title advice Vic...change the OR to OF...haha
I think you clearly and succinctly summed up the clowns in the ring here. Unfortunately those clowns are running the goddamned circus that the public apparently voted them in to run. Hmmm...
Funny though...I think like most who get frustrated at sh*t that doesn't seem to change, you just want some honesty in politics. For chrissake, it isn't THAT much to ask. I look at it like this. Politics is a business. Business is not supposed to get away with shonky stuff or it's accountable to the share holders and then gets hung out to dry or has to go bankrupt.
Therefore, the Government is a national company and the public are national shareholders. Until we demand accountability from these shmucks, we'll continue to drown our sorrows and be closer to the Row than ever.
While they are obviously a fairly common target in the poetic arena, I think you've managed to expose them in an original and dare I say it, upbeat manner. Well done old boy, I sense a Viktory here.
The Hangup
BTW one nit for me in the closer...I'm suggesting the bit in brackets SEE BELOW or don't LOL
Just sayin...
"And...(it) just so happens, by the way,
to be where I drink my beer."
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2015
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More title advice Vic...change the OR to OF...haha
I think you clearly and succinctly summed up the clowns in the ring here. Unfortunately those clowns are running the goddamned circus that the public apparently voted them in to run. Hmmm...
Funny though...I think like most who get frustrated at sh*t that doesn't seem to change, you just want some honesty in politics. For chrissake, it isn't THAT much to ask. I look at it like this. Politics is a business. Business is not supposed to get away with shonky stuff or it's accountable to the share holders and then gets hung out to dry or has to go bankrupt.
Therefore, the Government is a national company and the public are national shareholders. Until we demand accountability from these shmucks, we'll continue to drown our sorrows and be closer to the Row than ever.
While they are obviously a fairly common target in the poetic arena, I think you've managed to expose them in an original and dare I say it, upbeat manner. Well done old boy, I sense a Viktory here.
The Hangup
BTW one nit for me in the closer...I'm suggesting the bit in brackets SEE BELOW or don't LOL
Just sayin...
"And...(it) just so happens, by the way,
to be where I drink my beer."
Comment Written 29-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2015
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Good idea. I'll change it. Be about the fifth time anyway. LOL. Should always hang up an idea to dry anyway. :)
Comment from danpald
I do not remember "Desolation Row"
For that reason the poem does not flow
The need to know the song is true
Still the poem is touching a theme
Well to be open to the truth
We need to be aware of truth
Even when politics does not
We must see things with our eyes
Not the things we desire
But the reality is inspired
Yet truth is beyond the politics
For life moves while Truth remains enthroned
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2020
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I do not remember "Desolation Row"
For that reason the poem does not flow
The need to know the song is true
Still the poem is touching a theme
Well to be open to the truth
We need to be aware of truth
Even when politics does not
We must see things with our eyes
Not the things we desire
But the reality is inspired
Yet truth is beyond the politics
For life moves while Truth remains enthroned
Comment Written 29-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2020
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Thank you.
Comment from Phoenix8
This poem is astounding. I appreciated how the topic of your poem is politics for they affect us all. Your poem was short and sweet and filled with unspoken truths.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2015
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This poem is astounding. I appreciated how the topic of your poem is politics for they affect us all. Your poem was short and sweet and filled with unspoken truths.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2015
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Pretty nice review too, (from my viewpoint) LOL
Comment from Michael Wahl
To take the time to write a poem about truth is well worth it. To take the time to write a poem about politics surely includes more risk, but it is definitely something worthwhile for this country that needs a good swift kick the behind. Good job.
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2020
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To take the time to write a poem about truth is well worth it. To take the time to write a poem about politics surely includes more risk, but it is definitely something worthwhile for this country that needs a good swift kick the behind. Good job.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2020
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Thank you.
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Dylan was known to be heavily involved in both politics and music.
Well written poem uses terms such as "Desolation Row," and "a nation's fears," to much better illustrate the political landscape of today, and the common fears out there concerning it.
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2020
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Dylan was known to be heavily involved in both politics and music.
Well written poem uses terms such as "Desolation Row," and "a nation's fears," to much better illustrate the political landscape of today, and the common fears out there concerning it.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2020
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Thank you, Brett.
Comment from TomyKan
A thought provoking poem with a title (Truth or Politics) that is contradictory, especially in the current Republican race. The photo complements your poem perfectly.
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2020
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A thought provoking poem with a title (Truth or Politics) that is contradictory, especially in the current Republican race. The photo complements your poem perfectly.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2020
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Smiling, thank you.
Comment from robina1978
Excellent photo that complements your poem perfectly. Great you chose a Bob Dylan song, and one that is still up to date. All nations fear just now. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2015
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Excellent photo that complements your poem perfectly. Great you chose a Bob Dylan song, and one that is still up to date. All nations fear just now. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2015
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Thank you for continuing to read me and for such a nice rating. Doug
