Sometimes political rhetoric sounds a lot like Bilbo Baggins at his 111st birthday party: ” I don’t know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.” -J.R.R. Tolkien, Fellowship of the Ring
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i probably should not say this but
would tell a loud lie by my silence so:
have you heard how (well, you will now)
americans are more confused in ’24?
we will caucus (or maybe couscous)
and vote in primary without primary
names on ballots (pass the shallots)
a former president still wears title,
unembarrassed by indictments; can’t
his party find fresher (parsley, please?)
while current office holder is propped to
take the stand if only he wouldn’t stumble
over words, thoughts, and own border.
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Linking to Sanaa’s “litotes” prompt at dVerse Poets’ pub.
a poem in my pocket 
Jan 06, 2024 @ 05:47:13
Good one Lynn. I am most confused by American politics (I am from Canada). Happy new year!
Jan 06, 2024 @ 10:14:57
I’m a confounded American 😀 Thank you, Grace, and Happy New Year!
Jan 05, 2024 @ 00:51:04
Wow! Utterly fantastic in all its’ wonderfulness!
Jan 05, 2024 @ 08:14:42
i appreciate your kind comment, Carol 🙂
Jan 04, 2024 @ 19:37:40
This is fabulous, Lynn! Too bad it’s true.
Jan 04, 2024 @ 19:41:59
thanks, sara…it is what it is (or is not what it is not)
Jan 04, 2024 @ 15:46:05
This is fantastic, Lynn! 🩷🩷 I so enjoyed the use of Litotes here especially; “a former president still wears title, unembarrassed by indictments; can’t his party find fresher (parsley, please?)” You took the prompt to the next level!
Thank you so much for writing to the prompt 😍😍
Jan 04, 2024 @ 17:00:50
Not sure how I got there but glad to know I did! I never knew the term “litotes” before but can see how they’re effective. Thank you, Sanaa.
Jan 04, 2024 @ 13:57:07
I can go for some fresh parsley! Well done, Lynn.
Jan 04, 2024 @ 14:09:07
thumbs up, Dora 😀
Jan 04, 2024 @ 13:50:32
I am confused too… is this really the best politics can do… I fear that very will even bother about vote (and knowing that only a few swing states really count it is understandable)
Jan 04, 2024 @ 14:12:44
It seems to me the best candidates are eliminated before they have a chance!
Jan 04, 2024 @ 13:11:55
Lynn, your poem is a clever and witty commentary on the current state of affairs. The way you play with words and use humor to address serious issues is both engaging and thought-provoking. It’s a skillful blend of satire and insight. Great work! 🌟📜
~David
Jan 04, 2024 @ 13:40:38
I truly appreciate your appreciation of my writing, David! Thanks for the feedback 🙂
Jan 03, 2024 @ 21:56:06
Fresh parsley please. And not just as decoration. Thanks.
Jan 04, 2024 @ 08:29:39
Not just as decoration…exactly! Thanks, Selma 🙂
Jan 03, 2024 @ 20:22:47
This was great Lynn. I love the way you used the litote so well! And you are exactly right! We need fresh parsley on both sides!
Jan 03, 2024 @ 20:53:11
Yep! Thanks, Dwight 😀
Jan 03, 2024 @ 20:59:27
:>)
Jan 03, 2024 @ 18:24:33
You’re amazing. You had me laughing at “we will caucus (or maybe couscous)”😂
Jan 03, 2024 @ 20:14:40
I’m glad you enjoyed this one, Melissa. I’m not sure it fit dVerse prompt with “litotes” but that’s where i started and ended up with a recipe (for disaster)! Sometimes you gotta laugh at politics or it will make you cry!