The Politician

Inspired by the innocent people around the globe who are left to fight tyranny and ethnic cleansing alone�abandoned, or so it would seem, to their unjustifiable fate.

 

The Politician

 

 

What’s it like inside that head?

Do you find slumber in your bed?

While soldiers fight to save your cause,

When, in fact the battle’s yours,

 

Making plans to change the world,

For truth and justice we are told,

And hiding well within the lies,

You deem your actions justified,

 

I cannot understand your mind,

Your soul is dark; your eyes are blind,

The ones who cry out for your help,

Are left to starve, their pain unfelt,

 

The wars that rage around the globe,

Are picked by a deceptive code,

For wealth and power seem to be,

The only reason I can see,

 

So when you’re sleeping in your bed,

I wonder should you dream instead,

Of those who struggle to survive,

Thankful just to be alive...

Reviews

[Rain]

It is such a helpless damn feeling. Most of the people are farmers, common folk who only want peace to raise their families. They are being slaughtered for power, and pure hatered. Hopes this opens some eyes. Rain..

[Murphy]

This is haunting... a real wake up call. The fact that you identified "the innocent people around the globe who are left to fight tyranny and ethnic cleansing alone. Abandoned, or so it would seem, to their unjustifiable fate" as the inspiration for this poem is deeply moving... they are so easily forgotten. This is a fitting tribute to the multitudes that have met their 'unjustifiable fate' in this chaotic muddle we call 'life'. Excellent write.

[pal]

"What's it like inside that head?
Do you find slumber in your bed?
While soldiers fight to save your cause,
When, in fact the battle's yours,"

Powerfully expressed. True the world is exploitation.
pal

[Carole]

Thought provoking write, Polly. Flows beautifully...

What's it like inside that head?
Do you find slumber in your bed?
While soldiers fight to save your cause,
When, in fact the battle's yours,

Making plans to change the world,
For truth and justice we are told,
And hiding well within the lies,
You deem your actions justified,

You made so many good points in this, it's hard to pick just one.......thanks to Emily for sharing it with the rest of us. Bravo!

[Jenny Davis]

Well said! This is a great vent about the greed that lives and breathes all over the world sharing one thing in common, they are politicians! This would be great for the "Do the interview" contest...check it out :)

[blacksky45]

wow its very strong! my favorite line is definatly "Making plans to change the world,For truth and justice we are told,And hiding well within the lies,You deem your actions justified". its very strong and it get across the meaning of your poem. i also agree with this line 100%, it explains are government to a T. good poem and keep writing

[Debra Stevens Edwards (..]

This is a true and very powerful piece. It fits our Government to a tee. The feelings and emotions in it are well expressed and well thought out along with the fact that it flows beautifully. I hope you don't mind am going toshare this with a few friends.
Debby