Grandiose Approaches Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Those grandiose approaches spoken,
From podiums to deliver token speeches made...
While the ones running to be elected,
To represent the best of delusions...
Dress in tailored suits and silkened ties,
With patriotic symbols affixed to lapels.
As if to yell an affiliation to make this clear,
An intention to elicit those sitting in their seats...
To stand and cheer.
With a sending of signals to the listener,
Every two to four years...
They are in the midst of a campaign season.

And everything to fix their problems...
Is understood what the people wish to hear.
No matter if it appears to the people...
Not a word is mentioned,
Of when their needs promised will be met.
Yet...
A selling of an image is more important,
To impress.
Than the reality of the lives they live.
Left to go unaddressed...
But great are the performances that stun.