Lords Of MisruleA Poem by The Iron HorsemanA caustic comment on the mess our so-called leaders are making of our world.
What do you do when your leaders don't lead? When they govern by media manipulation? Doesn't it just make your heart bleed, That their idea of truth is misrepresentation?
When they buy a television network, To promulgate their lies, Then resort to wet work, To shore up their alibis, Their lack of credibility with their knee-jerk Should come as no surprise.
When the supposedly different parties, All sing the same self-serving song, And there are no more red and blue smarties, Something is very clearly wrong.
Is it any wonder So many choose not to vote? When a crime is passed off as a blunder, It sticks in the common man's throat.
Corruption is so endemic, It's no longer worthy of note. The politicians spew their polemic, Then they turn their coat.
Disillusionment is rife, The citizen has no redress. Lack of representation leads to strife, Where that goes is anyone's guess.
Did I say I had the answers? I'm sorry to say I don't. But if you;re looking for politicians to solve this, I'm pretty damn sure they won't.
They are the Lords Of Misrule, The disease, not the cure. The jokers, the fools, The pathologically impure.
And we elected them!
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12 Reviews Added on November 9, 2018 Last Updated on November 9, 2018 Tags: politicians, politics, leadership failure, government, satire, poem, poetry, misrepresentation, corruption AuthorThe Iron HorsemanCanadaAboutAspiring new writer. I enjoy writing stories, poems and song lyrics. In fact most of my poems are song lyrics! All constructive input is welcome. If you think something sucks, tell me so. I won't be o.. more..Writing
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