Fiscal Accountability Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Fiscal accountability?

With a showing that is physical?

And this is being proposed by those,
Who suggest a tightening of belts?

Debits that are achieved on credit and loans...
Must be explained in terms that are real.
And pertaining to one's pocket.

To use apples and oranges as a means,
To assist one's awareness about how money works...
Has helped the farmers comprehend.
But those who frequent the malls...
Have no clue as to the association of gold,
As applied to fresh minted printed paper.
Or...
That plastic is trash once it has exhausted its usefulness.

But 'somehow'...
Those who know those who know 'who'
Can turn plastic into mansions.
And still make claims of being fiscally responsible.
With wishes to have their interests protected.
Though none of those interests attract dividends.