Politics

You really can’t talk politics
With one you don’t know well;
For how a person thinks
Just by his looks, you cannot tell.

Conservatives or Democrats
May outwardly appear
Quite similar, but pretty soon
Their differences come clear.

Discussing the elections
I choose every word with care.
Unless you know your audience,
That’s all that one should dare.

I read the news and follow
As the candidates campaign.
To me, a few of them
Are on the wrong side of insane.

Their speeches take my breath away - 
I can’t believe the quotes;
But then in certain primaries,
They’ll surge ahead with votes.

It’s fine if you commiserate
With someone who’s a friend.
A casual acquaintance, though,
You’ll find you may offend.

So if your conversation
Turns political, watch out.
Curtail your comments if your partner’s
Views may be in doubt.

Relationships may end
With one opinion, just a smidgen;
And by the way, it’s even worse
To talk about religion!