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A TRUE POLITICIAN By JOHN M. ARRIBAS Ran into a old friend the other day He seemed despondent looked rather gray How’s the family, I did inquire Not good, there’s a lot that I desire What’s up you seem so depressed You’re right my son is possessed Why would you say such a serious indictment Deceit and ruses are his type of excitement What are you saying, is he a thief If only that, I’d have relief He cheats on his wife without end Hundreds of dollars he’s had to spend On payoffs and bribes so no paper trail That’s the only reason he’s not in jail A graduate lawyer that’s never been busted For dipping into the funds to him entrusted Its cost me thousands to preserve his name He has no scruples, morals or shame I know he’s embezzled, but never caught Blackmailed his partner, all for naught Owes lots of money he’ll never repay Afraid I’ll find him slain someday He lies and cheats he’s a total disgrace Do not trust him, he’ll lie to your face There isn’t a good bone in his body Everything he does is either sinful or shoddy What does the future have in store for him What good can come from a knave full of sin Any suggestions for this son of mine? Yes I do, he’s been wasting his time I know of an area where his talents will shine He’ll rise in prominence his name sublime Those resources are required for a new mission He’s going to be a great politician
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