‘Political Conversation’ by Russel Winick The Society March 9, 2021 Culture, Poetry 13 Comments . between friends of 40+ years “Just what about Obama don’t you like?” “I fear his plans will force a big tax hike. His National Labor Relations Board, Makes rulings which leave business needs ignored. He’s thwarted crucial strides in energy. And led the worst fiscal recovery. Plus handouts to Iran invite attack.” “You’re only saying all those things Because Obama’s Black.” . . Russel Winick recently started writing poetry at nearly age 65, after ending a long legal career. He resides in Naperville, Illinois. NOTE TO READERS: If you enjoyed this poem or other content, please consider making a donation to the Society of Classical Poets. The Society of Classical Poets does not endorse any views expressed in individual poems or commentary. Trending now: 13 Responses WmC March 9, 2021 half black Reply Cynthia Erlandson March 9, 2021 Exactly! Why is that little fact always ignored? Reply Joe Tessitore March 9, 2021 Very well done. The set-up and the knock-out punch are admirably delivered. In lightening speed. Reply Russel Winick March 9, 2021 Thank you Sir. Your feedback is much appreciated. Reply Tonia Kalouria March 9, 2021 Great, fun example to get across a serious point! You illustrate well the PREEMPTIVE nature of the comment since one has already made one’s case re the topic of discussion. Why bother responding … . Reply Russel Winick March 9, 2021 Thank you Tonia. The scarcity of genuine dialogue today is palpable and sad. Reply Sally Cook March 9, 2021 Good work! All of this comes from the same source. It is the new version of “when did you stop beating your wife??z’ Reply Russel Winick March 9, 2021 Thanks Sally. I had not thought of that analogy, and it is apt. Reply Susan Jarvis Bryant March 9, 2021 Russel, you have hit the nail on the head with this bold poem. Never mind the fact that Obama was voted in by a white majority… when he fails his electorate as a president… the race card is played. Thank you for shining poetic light on the truth… a word missing from present day politics. Reply Russel Winick March 9, 2021 Thanks Susan. Your views are always appreciated and important! Reply Sally Cook March 9, 2021 Oh, yes, Susan. I can’t wait to hear your poetic comments on the big Harry/Meghan interview. Reply Susan Jarvis Bryant March 9, 2021 Sally, Queen Elizabeth II must maintain dignity. She cannot and must not indulge in salacious gossip… but, I can – MM is a money-grabbing, back-stabbing, home-wrecking cow! Reply Susan Jarvis Bryant March 9, 2021 … Sally, you have given me the inspiration for my next poem – thank you! Reply Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
Joe Tessitore March 9, 2021 Very well done. The set-up and the knock-out punch are admirably delivered. In lightening speed. Reply
Tonia Kalouria March 9, 2021 Great, fun example to get across a serious point! You illustrate well the PREEMPTIVE nature of the comment since one has already made one’s case re the topic of discussion. Why bother responding … . Reply
Russel Winick March 9, 2021 Thank you Tonia. The scarcity of genuine dialogue today is palpable and sad. Reply
Sally Cook March 9, 2021 Good work! All of this comes from the same source. It is the new version of “when did you stop beating your wife??z’ Reply
Susan Jarvis Bryant March 9, 2021 Russel, you have hit the nail on the head with this bold poem. Never mind the fact that Obama was voted in by a white majority… when he fails his electorate as a president… the race card is played. Thank you for shining poetic light on the truth… a word missing from present day politics. Reply
Sally Cook March 9, 2021 Oh, yes, Susan. I can’t wait to hear your poetic comments on the big Harry/Meghan interview. Reply
Susan Jarvis Bryant March 9, 2021 Sally, Queen Elizabeth II must maintain dignity. She cannot and must not indulge in salacious gossip… but, I can – MM is a money-grabbing, back-stabbing, home-wrecking cow! Reply
Susan Jarvis Bryant March 9, 2021 … Sally, you have given me the inspiration for my next poem – thank you! Reply
