THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY....

  Make this not about the romance of a lifetime nor the one who, sadly, you were never able to well, you know.......

   I'm talkin' politics. (We'll clean up the waxy buildup from candles and old flames long since extinquished along with the crushed roses and residual romantic regrets later.)

   With all our angst over and under the happenings of the big election this past year, the fearful demise of the economy and now the perilous plight of our long awaited and sorely needed healthcare reform...

   Well, it got me wonderin' about the rocky path too oft traveled by so many.  Come to think of it, there are similarities much like grieving a lover lost and passions unfulfilled. 

   Consider the...

   Unanswered communiques, anxious moments waiting for the phone to ring that never does and the quickening of your pulse as you gaze upon the objective of your attention.  Of course, instead of unrequited love/lust for a comely lady or gent, these are the calls and messages sent to politicos and others about the legislation and candidates you supported emotionally and tirelessly.

   Our tears and wails for the candidates who were runner-ups instead of victors and for the laws/bills never enacted are also of unrequited fervor and the perceived loss of what might have been.
 
   Anyway, to the point of this post...

   Have you worked vigorously for legislation not realized? Or a candidate who lost the election?  (Local, state or national.)

   If so, what do you believe would be different today if the legislation was enacted?  Or if your candidate had won?

   And how did this endeavor impact your life?  lessons learned? Discouraging or encouraging?  In retrospect, was it a positive or negative experience?

   I believe in the value of experience. I hope you will share yours and maybe, just maybe, it will help all here who care so passionately about our homeland and constitution to achieve a better future for us and ours.

   C'mon, I've got a boxful of tissues, sublime chocolates and a bit of the grape to get us thru the saga.  We're listening, so please tell us your story - 'Cuz we haven't lost that lovin' feelin' for our sense of each other or our country's field of dreams rife with red, white and blue blooms.
 

   (Whenever or Wherever I hear our National Anthem - it still makes me tingle. Sigh.)