Democracy I Beg To Differ. Poem by ivor or ivor.e hogg

I’m cynical and sceptical.
I don’t believe the promises
which are mainly rhetorical
and open to compromises

Of politicians canvassing
attempting to secure my vote
They are experts in buck passing
Their words are rarely worth a quote.

They talk a lot but don’t say much
and what they say deniable
Make no attempt to stay in touch
they’re mostly unreliable.

For every thing they fail to do
they always claim expedience
had made it necessary to
change plans in my experience.

Their words are chosen carefully
to have the maximum effect.
Delivered oratorically
To simple fools who still expect.

Old fashioned standards still apply
Morality and honesty,
in modern times in short supply
At least to me they seem to be.

That’s why I have no sympathy
When they are proved to be corrupt
Our system far too easily
allows the morally bankrupt.

To pose as men of probity
and run for public offices.
here they practice dishonesty
with every prospect of success.

And that is why I’m sceptical.
The system’s rotten to the core.
and totally impractical
There is no justice anymore.

25-Mar-09
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