Iā€™m Reminded Of

Accidental Poet

 

I’m reminded of

A question some years ago

Someone had the bright idea

If we held an election and no one showed

 

Two political candidates

Of equal opposing intellect

But falling somewhat short

Were someone to inspect

 

So, what if

Upon arrival of election day

The ballet boxes remained empty

All the ballet boxes everywhere

Not even a single entry

 

There’d be no winner

Just two political losers

Of which we already knew

Two American public abusers

 

They run for presidency

An office of international affairs

But when domestic opinions decline

That’s bound to cause some shady stares

 

What a message it would send

To have an election

Where no one showed up to vote

No confidence in the public’s reflection

 

Copyright © Accidental Poet 2024

  • Author: Sharon\'s Poet (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 2nd, 2024 11:20
  • Comment from author about the poem: The oval office should have a sign on the door, "FOR PROFESSIONALS ONLY!"
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  • Users favorite of this poem: Teddy.15
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  • orchidee

    I'm voting for The Old Trout Party. KP's the leader of it! lol.

    • Accidental Poet

      Great Orchi, I'm sure she'll add you as her running mate. šŸ˜˜šŸ‘

    • Teddy.15

      Oh dear, I do not envy any honest American right now, the future looks a bit bleak but there will come a time where all the goof balls will be far to old for the political scene. It's no better in Europe really, however trump is certainly not getting any votes from the Americans I know. I have already said too much. I am a far of current affairs but just not what I read and see online . šŸŒ¹

      • Accidental Poet

        No need to fear of offending me Teddy. No way Trump will get my vote. I\'m not all that happy with Biden either, but a vote for Biden is a vote against Trump. Problem with the younger politicians is that the system trains them all to think they can get away with murder. Thanks for reading and commenting Teddy. šŸ˜‰šŸ‘

      • Doggerel Dave

        Love the concept of voting via pink jewellery boxes..... šŸ˜Š

        • Accidental Poet

          pink jewellery boxes? šŸ¤”

          • Doggerel Dave

            Sorry, mate - look up ballet boxes as opposed to ballot boxes - meant as a jokey correction.

            • Accidental Poet

              ok, šŸ˜

              • Doggerel Dave

                I note, AP no attempt to correct, and I can only now appreciate the comic genius which guided your decision.
                With on your own admission the lack of choice, your election results sometimes in dispute, by all means throw in pink ballet boxes to reveal the farcical nature of the whole process... Great work there, AP.

                • Accidental Poet

                  Thanks so much Dave for the explanation. I find it rather difficult to believe that both parties can't come up with a more professional candidate. Might as well be Mickey Mouse against Daffy Duck. šŸ™„

                • Goldfinch60

                  Such true words AP, even hear in the UK none of the politicians can be trusted.
                  "How do you know when a politician is lying?"
                  "Their lips move!"

                  Andy

                  • Accidental Poet

                    hahahaha, yes Andy. And just yesterday on YouTube I saw a video of Trump giving a speech saying that he has never had a beer or any drink in his entire life. Proof he lied, his lips moved. šŸ‘

                  • Thomas W Case

                    Great work. Poignant.

                    • Accidental Poet

                      Thanks Thomas, our elections have become a 3 ring circus. šŸ™„



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