I'm a bit torn with this poem.
You started off okay, talking about being stabbed in the back is a little overused. The president concept seemed a little.. random. It didn't fit the poem like the rest did.

Buuut I really like how this poem is about being strong (personally I'm a big fan, hah) and it isn't about giving up and that people are going to crush you or whatever. I don't like self loathing. And standing your ground is quite orignal. Hm. I think I'll give this a 5, I still liked it a lot.
Good work [:

jess ~

Very good poem, it has a great moral message behind it, with a lot of moral fiber in it.

There are a few places that you can improve on, but nothing that really took away from the whole poem.

make fun of me with dis-pare.
so if I honestly care.

I felt that it was a forced rythme right there. I believe that it was put there specifically to rythme with care.

You should also capatlize the beginning letter of each sentence.

I really liked the message, you're a person who even though the whole might be against her, that you're going to stand up for what you believe in.

I can see that you support Obama as well in this poem as it's pretty obvious, I'm from Canada so I didn't have much to do with the political process, but I did watch this one. I enjoyed your poem and how you tied it into modern events.

Very well done.

5/5

P.S. I'm not going to say anything about the politics...as that causes problems...big problems...

You have made your stand and your originality stands out

well done

it may flow even beter
This is where I stand.
on my two feet on the ground.

if you lose one of the "on"s and use a "with"
This is where I stand.
with my two feet on the ground.

Nice view on things, this gives a good perscpective for other people its a very good piece of work.
my vote is 5/5
laura

This is where I stand.
judge me with my opinion.
judge me for liking myself.
make fun of me with dis-pare.
so if I honestly care.

these were my fav lines... VERY POWERFUL!!! I really enjoyed this poem... it had great structure=]]

No imagery, except a stubborn old lady.
This was sort of a dull poem. I like the creativity behind it. It's like your declaring yourself.
But if you're going to stand there until you die, why should you have to declare yourself. It's a bit unstable and... difficult to understand.
Add flavor, spice it up a little.
=]

This poem I enjoyed because it was all about the person you are....You should be very proud of who you are and where you stand no matter what....Never let anybody live your life, life it for yourself....Great job with this one 5/5 GG23