Like the Politician

Chorus
Slope of his promises he traverses
he turns out to be a diplodocus
having plans not concrete and disjointed
his words alone sent flames to the burnt town
we had hope to fly, now can’t even trot.

1. Perfect in his craft, a gas in a vacuum
void of any flame, producing so much fumes
fed his pride with my trust and ego laid end ways
heavy makeup covering an ugly face
short time for my heart to go voluntary
mind so strong but short of the military
on his fake image, rented love emblazoned
ten times more kindness, such a beautiful zone
behind every soft touch are his sharp villus
my commitment then reveals he’s a minus.

Chorus
Slope of his promises he traverses
he turns out to be a diplodocus
having plans not concrete and disjointed
his words alone sent flames to the burnt town
we had hope to fly, now can’t even trot.

2. After the votes, he creates ways to devalue
he’s been elected, my heart cannot argue
my mind’s thrown its mandate for his departure
whatever is the debt, thorn is the debenture
‘I love you too’ now a broken edifice
since his chase of me had no campaign office
in his cruelty, selfishness is a tussock
my weaknesses, reasons for his to mock.

Bridge 
he’s won but my court has overruled
he shines but my senses have ignored
he attracts but my feeling’s dull
night falls, a zombie he truly is.
[Repeat]
Chorus x 2
Slope of his promises he traverses
he turns out to be a diplodocus
having plans not concrete and disjointed
his words alone sent flames to the burnt town
we had hope to fly, now can’t even trot.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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June 25, 2017 at 7:00 AM
Very powerfully penned my friend, in your unique style of writing. I would LOVE to hear this on music.
Makama Avatar
June 28, 2017 at 5:35 AM
Thank you so much Darren White
Callus Avatar
June 24, 2017 at 3:53 AM
You spell it out perfectly, Funom! Many politicians offer tasty bait, and we fish often take a bite at it, failing to see the hook hidden inside. ~ Regards // paul
Makama Avatar
June 28, 2017 at 5:34 AM
Thank you so much Paul Callus
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 22, 2017 at 12:06 PM
Hello Funom, this poem is so different from other poems I have ever read.You did a great job writing this poem. It is like a song all it needs is music.
Makama Avatar
June 28, 2017 at 5:34 AM
Thank you so much Darlene
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June 19, 2017 at 12:30 PM
Power to truth poetry, Funom. You are a poetic savant, my friend. The elevated level of this insightful and incisive poem is breathtaking. You cut thru the static, cut thru the noise. You're just one of those beautiful truth-talking boys. This poem sings so marvelously. Love always, my friend.
Makama Avatar
June 28, 2017 at 5:34 AM
WOOOOOOW!! I am speechless... Thank you so much Freddie Robinson Jr.
Mandraki Avatar
June 19, 2017 at 7:27 AM
Beautifully crafted, dear Funom! Much enjoyed, Best, Ligella
Makama Avatar
June 28, 2017 at 5:33 AM
Thank you so much Ligella Mandraki
Trifiatis Avatar
June 19, 2017 at 5:19 AM
Impressive writing with depth into political reality dear, Furom! We have a Prime Minister just like this in Greece and i am certain we find people like this all over the world! Hope you will not run for parliament! Haha!
Makama Avatar
June 28, 2017 at 5:33 AM
Thank you so much Demetrios Trifiatis
Williams Avatar
June 18, 2017 at 8:08 AM
A very creative write Funom. You really have a way with your words, weaving it into a fine tapestry for us to enjoy...Maria
Makama Avatar
June 28, 2017 at 5:32 AM
Thank you so much Maria Williams
Downing  Avatar
June 17, 2017 at 6:25 PM
I'm just singing along with you on the fabulous lyrics :)
Makama Avatar
June 28, 2017 at 5:32 AM
Thank you so much Akkina Downing
Wanter Avatar
June 17, 2017 at 12:26 PM
You are quite a writer, Funom! Keep it up! Thank you, too, for commenting on my poem.
Makama Avatar
June 28, 2017 at 5:31 AM
Thank you so much Sunlite Wanter
Warrior Avatar
June 17, 2017 at 9:38 AM
Very creative my friend...enjoyed it Funom...god bless...^WW^
Makama Avatar
June 28, 2017 at 5:31 AM
Thank you so much Winged Warrior
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