Pernicious Pols
Drivel and
snivel or
swivel the words
to trivialize
the lies
and semantic games
played in the names
of citizens like ... Joe.
Pronounce
to pounce
and renounce
an opponent
in a smear word war waged
beneath our collective contempt.
Like the proverbial
snake with the pernicious
forked tongue,
they speak
to squeak
in rhymes of rot
caring not
for the confusion
delusion
of hopes lying shattered
in the booth.
Go ahead and vote
but don't gloat,
for the bloat
and secrecy
will always be.
Copyright © Sue Mason | Year Posted 2008
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