Whistle Blower Poem by ivor or ivor.e hogg

My name is immaterial.
I must remain anonymous.
I'm publishing material.
That's guaranteed to cause a fuss.

Revealing things I'm privy to.
The powers that be try to conceal.
The would much rather no one knew
The way they choose to wheel and deal.

Corrupt officials on the make.
Accepting bribes to influence
Some decisions which they make.
So they grow rich at our expense.

I can supply the evidence.
To prove that what I say is true.
This is no time for reticence.
I do as my conscience bids me to.

I do not trust the powers that be.
Should they discover my intent.
I'm sure that they will silence me.
And make it seem by accident..

I've duplicated documents
all neatly filed and cross referred.
In packages which will be sent.
To the main news editors.

They dare not risk discovery.
To face exposure and disgrace
So they will try to silence me.
I'll disappear without a trace

If I die unexpectedly
A trusted friend will send them out
I will deny them victory.
The press will print without a doubt.

I have been silent far too long.
My conscience will not let me rest.
I can no longer go along.
I have to do as I think best.

Though they succeed in killing me.
The evidence will prove their guilt.
I will destroy posthumously.
The thieving systems they have built.

They cannot win I cannot lose.
My life's of little consequence.
This is the strategy I choose.
To demonstrate my penitence.

I have no choice but make a stand.
Against corruption which I see.
I did not fully understand.
That I was guilty partially.

I should have spoken out before.
But I chose to procrastinate.
Afraid of my superior
And how he might retaliate.

I have informed the auditor.
Provided him with evidence.
Which I am sure he won't ignore.
Although it proves my negligence.

I'm sure that he'll investigate
My allegations thoroughly.
There's nothing I can do but wait.
The truth will out eventually.