Greed Poem by Ken Gilbert

wherefore not an american king rule
seated high above upon gilded throne
issuing orders oppression count cruel
when correctly enforced by mindless drone

cannot government elite make their case
for natural born leadership anew
knowing their own intelligence replace
any need for legal account review

a humbled population broken bow
before the seat of power's corruption
expecting special favors to endow
a pleasant future without disruption

heretofore spoken objection remain
quietly neutered by hostile recompense
yet hidden among silent heart's disdain
from retribution death's demon dispense

nameless attacks upon innocence speak
of forceful vengeance for outspoken view
and positive praise upon loyal meek
for upholding lawlessness greed pursue

forego fear's obstacle in goodness' heart
where anxiety reveal her desire
remembering ancient document's part
in fueling founder's patriotic ire

arise once again for justice aright
before liberty's destruction succeed
when providence demand verity's fight
to protect against growing lib'ral greed


first published on kengilbert.com, March 31,2014
discussions #245. Copyright © 2014 by Ken Gilbert. All rights reserved.