Rotting Apples

The  apple tree is rotten
said the Red Queen to the
Black Knight

Oh no, it is only bleeding
so said the Black Knight
a band-aid will set it right

Said the Red Queen,
It is rotten and shall no
longer bear fruit

A band-aid is of no use
all the court jesters, magicians
cannot come together, there is no solution

And you Black Knight, you too have caused
much of the rot
you and your sorry lot

The jesters and magicians have no cure
this once majestic tree shall be
barren forever more , piped in the Raven

This tree did in her Spring  bring forth life,
liberty and the pursuit of happiness
for you, for me

The band-aid is no solution!
this once majestic tree is fallen
she is fallen -

Falling she is upon so many
loyal , faithful and true
subjects in colors of red, white and blue

And Johnny Appleseed is no more
the blood is seeping through the band-aid
no fruit does she bear

Said the Black Knight as he rode  away
on his apocalyptic colored horse
Nay, nay, nay this band aide will steel her course

The Red Queen wept

Author's Note

This is somewhat late but there is always tomorrow .. I for one (of many)
am sick of being a pawn and a statistic is this political trash!
Please do not take this as racist as it is not even though it has the colors red, black and white and blue ...America the beautiful , from sea to shining sea is bleeding ....
Time for a peaceful revolution or do we stand and wait for another shut down possibly in December, not pay the vets or military older citizens and disabled? Close the Statue of Liberty, snuff her light ! Such q sad sack of goofies!
Sorry for the writing of this have not written in a year...!
And rest in peace Lou Reed.

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

What a great metaphor you used for a political rant. Very clever. All the characters you threw in made the poem even better. Lou Reed is walking on the wild side now....and Marcia Wallace is still sitting behind the reception desk in Dr. Hartley's office. They left us too soon. Very enjoyable read, Chloe. Lydi**

[Chloe..Across the Universe]

thanks Lydi, just heard the conversation in my head , and shutting down the government , pitiful and yes, they left us too soon ,, love Lou Reed...thanks once again:)

[Trace]

Sometimes, political poetry or satire can be the most powerful medium we have to express our feelings. Well done. Trace

[Chloe..Across the Universe]

Thank you as American as apple pie that is where this came from and of course my disillusionment with our government thank you very very much

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, lou reed...so sad.

really like this poem...love the politicalness of it...

the solutions aren't working and the core of America is rotting away...there will be no fruit in spring, the tree is dying...America has the disease...sort of like a parallel to Dutch Elm...and it has spread rampant.

[Chloe..Across the Universe]

Jacob thank you for reading I see you agree with me it makes me sad very sad thank you again

[writing mojo]

I love this politically changed piece and I agree with the cryptic imagery you have left the audience with from the height of your fed up deforested trees deforested making paper for hearts in such circulatory believes...excellent piece

[Chloe..Across the Universe]

Thank you very much I'm glad you enjoyed this I love my country but things are not well here again thank you for reading

[Gary H]

I have just been listening to Living With War by Neil Young and I am struck by the similarity in both your poem and the album lyrics. Both love the country, both are frustrated by the lack of empathy provided by many of the countries top people. I like the reference to band-aid or perhaps Band-Aid, the attempt to get musicians together to raise money that ultimately changes nothing. Continuing on the musical theme, the tree that falls reminds me of the tornado that swept away the New Orleans sound and people and now the very slow rebuild of the area. And that tree also brings to mind the picture of you standing next to one in that red dress (the Red Queen?) as though behind you was the strength of America, then it fell and now you feel as if you stand alone. But you are strong and fearless and will rebuild the world around you. Or was it a black dress???? Ooops!

[Gary H]

Just checked, was a black dress and not even sure if that was you! But, hey, lets pretend!

[Chloe..Across the Universe]

Hello Gary it's so good to see you thank you very much for stopping by writing this for the nice complement comparing it to Sonya Young about what more could I ask you something that came into my head and I wrote it has for the thread red black green yellow it doesn't matter anyway thanks so much and I'll check in the car at United

[Chloe..Across the Universe]

Bye that's funny anyway that's not what I said exactly I don't like keypad on this phone my dog chewed my power cord to the computers on using the phone anyway it was so funny I just left it thanks again because I said Neil Young not Sonia please

[Brian Angeles]

I understand and am impressed with your work. you speak with passion. the emotions are immense

[Chloe..Across the Universe]

Thank you very much for stopping by and leaving and your time also the nice compliment peace

[Chloe..Across the Universe]

Whoops that's reading not leaving

[An owl on the moon]

Your words, in poetry and prose, strike such a powerful chord... the rippling of beauty and strength that is slowly slipping away into the autumn of our nation. Thank you for sharing the magic of your metaphors... may we heed the warnings now before the foundations crumble.

[Chloe..Across the Universe]

Thank you Craig I really appreciate your time in reading this point pros or otherwise thank you so much for your review take care teeth

[Chloe..Across the Universe]

That's piece not Keith but take care of your teeth to LOL

[An owl on the moon]

Here and getting ready to floss... I knew you'd appreciate that neighbor! :D

[Chloe..Across the Universe]

Ha ha yes I do my friend using the voice recorder is hilarious at times take care

[Chloe..Across the Universe]

Ha ha yes I did my friend using the voice recorder can hilarious at times take care

[Chloe..Across the Universe]

Ha ha yes I did my friend using the voice recorder can be hilarious at times it says what it wants to say not what I want it to say take care

[icelandicblue]

The tree of liberty is certainly in trouble. You did a great job weaving your political thoughts throughout the piece. And you are right band aids are no answer.

[Chloe..Across the Universe]

Thank you very much for coming to read and no answer at all.

[Frieda P]

Best political rant I've read, you did it with much style that only a clever poet possesses, kudos Chloe!

Yes, RIP Lou, hope the wild side is all he expected and more....

[Chloe..Across the Universe]

Thank you so much for stopping to read - it doesn't read so well but it says what i wanted it to.read moreThank you so much for stopping to read - it doesn't read so well but it says what i wanted it to.
I too hope the wild side is kind to Lou. What a writer and singer he was , Sweet Jane and Dirty Boulevard are two of my favorites.. babble babble, could talk about music all day lol
Thank you again :)

[Frieda P]

Sounded good to me, my pleasure.....

[Sami Khalil]

This was a great political poem so to speak but one that shows the love and caring for the destiny of America and the need to solve its problems and heal its wounds...This has a great message within...Bravo

[Chloe..Across the Universe]

Thank you so much for reading and seeing that this is about getting my country off her knees and back n her feet . I love America and do feel lucky to live here even with all this trash- thanks again.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)...........

[Playing with Demons]

I love this poem!! It speaks a lot and besides its meaning I just love it because...it's awesome!!!!!
I Love Donovan and Starry Starry Night is the BEST SONG!!! Vincent Van Gough didn't and still doesn't get enough credit for all his work!
100/100

[Chloe..Across the Universe]

Thank you :) America needs some help~
Donovan is a fine writer and singer, Starry Night touched my soul and true , Vincent got little respect or cash until he was gone.Again, thank you.