Tag Archives: politics

A Non-partisan Political Thought

Posted on January 22, 2015 by poemsandponderings

     Okay, no poetry today, just a thought that I was “pondering” as I awoke this morning. Yes, it is political in nature, but without any partisan intent, as it is fitting(in my opinion) for all elected and/or appointed … Continue reading →

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A Walk Amongst The Ancients

Posted on January 11, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     A little more on the political/historical side if you will. I posted this last year in advance of the elections, as I felt the erosion of personal rights and moral issues to be looming on the horizon if  changes in … Continue reading →

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Seven Steps To Death

Posted on September 10, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     Monday, what better day to post this dark poem? It is fairly long, but it needed to be, to tell the story of the short, misguided life of the subject. Too many news stories of today are reflected in this poem. While … Continue reading →

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Lies

Posted on August 18, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     Just a few thoughts for today! Temper honesty with judgement. For the truth can be, more hurtful, than the lie.           Why do we lie? That’s a fair question, I think.. We lie for many reasons, for personal gain, to … Continue reading →

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U.S. Navy SEAL

Posted on July 19, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     I was saving this one for a special moment, which I’m sure is looming on the horizon, but an e-mail that I received today changed my mind. In it there were pictures, some very graphic, of our troops in combat and … Continue reading →

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Presidential Gratitude

Posted on July 6, 2012 by poemsandponderings

From the first: To the worst:       Well no sh*t, Sherlock. “Serious differences that have grown over time”? Maybe it’s just me, but I think that “time” began with the government sponsored act of terror involving oh, let’s see, HOSTAGES! What is wrong … Continue reading →

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A Walk Amongst The Ancients

Posted on June 19, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     I have refrained from posting any political poems  for a while, but today I think I will delve back into the subject a bit.. The following is just my opinion on where the United States has gone, and possibly worse, where it is headed. We have … Continue reading →

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Children In Haiku

Posted on June 18, 2012 by poemsandponderings

      Hai, it is time for Haiku. Rong time not post in Haiku. Prease take a molment to lead the forrowing.       Wha..What?  Oh, I do apologize for the previous paragraph, one of my, poriticarry incollect, (cut it out) politically incorrect personalities, who unfortunately, shares the blogging duties … Continue reading →

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Practical Reality

Posted on June 4, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     Short and sweet this morning… This should be the mantra, motto and the credo for all politicians and lawyers! Practical Reality  Neither confirm nor deny if “I don’t remember” will fly, but never, give a yes or a no. * … Continue reading →

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The Invasion of Sadness

Posted on March 27, 2012 by poemsandponderings

     When I wrote this, as you will know after reading, I had a pervasive feeling of sadness, without any apparent reason. The condition came and went, without warning or explanation for a few days. I still don’t know what … Continue reading →

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