Governmental Sticky Hands

The brink of discussion

And a laid back debate

Like nothing really matters

Or determines our fate

Politicians move slowly

And dwindle on laws

And swim in "revenue" 

with hand-shaped paws

They appear fierce

But move ever so gently

We become distracted

And our pockets become empty

Our eyes become jaded

And our reasoning one-sided

They pull wool over our eyes

And our country becomes divided

Twisting up amendments

And we become inactive

They change and bend laws

And our rights get retracted

Author's Note

Please don't start a political debate, I just want opinions on the poem, thank you!

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree. Last 8 years. Passed least bills in congress in USA history. Hard to understand what they truly do?
"Twisting up amendments
And we become inactive
They change and bend laws
And our rights get retracted"
The above lines described perfectly my belief also. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[NicholeHemstock]

Thank you!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.

[Rocky Morgan]

Very true poem about these politicians! I say fire most of them!

[Michael G. Smith]

Beautifully stated. I couldn't have said it better myself.

[NicholeHemstock]

Thank you!!

[Dr. Wood ?]

you did pretty well I think, It is not easy to tell a tale of cynicism in pretty rhyme..but you managed it...I sympathise with all that you say here...Political debates are a waste of time anyway..people just talk around in circles

[NicholeHemstock]

Thank you! It means a lot!

[Samuel Dave]

Yeah great write but I think you should be meaner..

[NicholeHemstock]

Thanks a ton! I'll keep that in mind next time :)