Riding the Wave

A BLUE WAVE swept across

America in 2018--

A definite reaction to

The Trump propaganda machine.

 

The wave, if not a tsunami, still

Brought about significant gains

For hopeful Democrats in the House

Who had to counter nasty campaigns.

 

Okay, yes, it works both ways,

But Democrats mainly stayed on topic,

Stressing the issue of health care, about

Which Republicans' views are myopic.

 

Trump and his favorites focused on

A "caravan," creating tension

And unwarranted fear in supporters.

Now it's a topic they barely mention.

 

The Democrats did exceedingly well

Despite all the voter suppression.

Of course, the Right yells, "Voter fraud!"--

Which has become another obsession.

 

Now the work really begins.

Will Trump model greater civility?

At least there will be checks and balances

And hopefully accountability.

 

In the meantime, we will wait

And see how politicians behave

And hope that more people will see

The benefits of riding the wave.

 

-by Bob B (11-10-18)

Reviews

[Poet]

It wasn't a wave.

propaganda machine could also refer to the democratic media/press.

there were nasty campaigns on both sides

the caravan is barely in the news anymore either

Of course, the Right yells, "Voter fraud!"--
Which has become another obsession.

have the russian investigations not been an obsession?

greater civility would be a good outcome between both parties.