Poetry Month Day 11 (poems 3 and 4)

I am going to number these posts by the day of the month, but it will be April 21 before the date matches the number of the poem!

Again, a link to the site with information and many other participants: National Poetry Writing Month

Poem #3

Politics, I dislike
the incessant and inane chatter
of candidates long on wind but
short on ideas

Long ago, campaigns took less time
so it was important to have a clear idea
of who the candidates were and what they proposed

Now constant news coverage and social sharing
the politicians fill more time
with less substance

the decision becomes
whether to watch re-runs or read

Poem #4

another day
another day
another day
another poem

another day
another idea
another word
another poem

another day
another lesson
another topic
another poem

at last a change
progress made
the poem
moves on