When Fear becomes decision’s driving force,
And Reason finds itself usurped by Hate,
When opportunists plot a Nation’s course,
And Honesty declines in parlous state,
Will gods-in-counsel seek to intervene
Or let the scribes of history tell their tale,
Will Fate deliver suffering unforeseen
Or Kindness in the human breast prevail?
Great Goodness evil intent can transcend
Transforming Winter Winds to Summer Sun,
Let Trust return ill-judgements to amend
A haven to create for everyone;
Forget not blessings Future to ensure,
Forsake not well-honed values that endure!
©Meanderings 2016
Autumn Ambles 
Very timely poem considering what’s been going on in the world
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Thanks Mel. Yes, I’ve been pondering this for a while…. Hugs! ❤
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You’re welcome 🙂 Your poem reads like long consideration when into its crafting.
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poignant and pertinent, E! excellent sonnet… 🙂
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Thanks P! Hugs! ❤
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point of info…is not a “referendum” a recall on a voted decision? I don’t get it…email if you prefer.
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Nothing so complicated:
‘A general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision.’
OED…. See here:
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/referendum
Hugs! ❤
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Origin
Mid 19th century: from Latin, gerund ( ‘referring’) or neuter gerundive ( ‘something to be brought back or referred’) of referre (see refer)
.(same source OED definition…) there must be an existing issue/ordinance/law to “refer to” no? I see that London went big to stay “IN”…very interesting topic.
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Very Good! Hugs!
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as council clerk we had referendum doings … usually something like a vote on new apartment buildings…or something like that. Some always said “yes” but most said “no.” My office handled petitions and stuff, checking signatures and such. lots of hanky and panky…petitions had a way of disappearing. But not from my office…:-)
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They can be helpful…if used sensibly and rationally and do not mislead people…. 😉
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easy to flim flam people…too much depends on good intentions going bad.
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interesting diversion out of California today…neonazis/white supremists against anti-fascists. Cant wait to see the trumpet’s take on THAT. using knives and clubs… crazies…
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Save us from Madness… 😦 😦 Hugs!
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hey, this is ‘Murica…man. We try not to think here. 🙂
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the state building code, and the city code also come under interpretation a lot…local politics is always a hoot!
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our Sarah Palin is rising to the occasion too, is recommending we drop out of the UN. not the brightest bulb in the lamp…
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Palin for President…..Quo Vadis USA!!!!!! 😎😎
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she would have been VP with John McCain last election…saints preserve us…
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Portals of Heaven…..Hear!!! Hugs!
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oh yeah, never sure if Sarah is lying…on just … uh … dense. 🙂
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Maybe ‘both’? Hugs!
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or is there a semantics difference? I need to check my Roberts’ Rules…am a bit rusty.
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😉 Hugs!
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never mind, I took a quick refresher of Robert’s and stoked my memory.
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Hugs! ❤
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Superb! The only person I know who can make poetry out of politics sound great 🙂 A fine piece – you should be proud 🙂
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Thanks Daisy…..Hugs!
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Great contribution Elliot. People want some control over their lives. With a referendum you can’t have two bites of the cherry – make sure the first one was the right one.
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Thanks Peter…..and live with the consequences…whatever. 😉
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I think we all have to take a deep breath, all we be well, it usually is. xxx
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Hopefully…… Hugs!
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It’s so much in sync with where we are headed as a species! Amazing poem Bushka 🙂
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Sadly! 😦 However, Hope springs eternal…that all shall be well. Hugs!
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