Hung Out To Dry

by Gail Butler

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Weekender Tote Bag

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Round Beach Towel

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Original - Not For Sale

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Dimensions

36.000 x 24.000 x 2.000 inches

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Title

Hung Out To Dry

Artist

Gail Butler

Medium

Painting - Acrylic On Canvas

Description

This is a political/ allegorical piece I created. While at first glance it may appear to be a lovely pastoral scene it contains many hidden messages. Here is my poem!

The big white house sits on the hill,
Its occupants discussing each proposed bill.
It's washday, clothes hung on the line,
Let's see who's hung out this time.
There's a maids dress, and a blue collared shirt,
Overalls, an apron, "Keep that flag off the dirt!",
The basket is full of those who've cried foul,
And some, who threw in the towell.
Her pockets are stuffed with special interest groups,
And lobbyists seeking personal loops.
The rat at her feet has a loan to sell,
He knows its no good, but what the hell.
Pink slip in hand, hope in his heart,
That young man needs a new start.
But the well has run dry, they took it all,
Big men, who 'just couldn't fall'.
The farmer desperately tries to repair his soul,
As slowly he digs his way out of a hole.
And there goes the eagle, mighty and strong,
Taking our jobs to India and Hong Kong.
A storm is brewing, the clouds are black,
Who is going to 'have our back'?