Politician Ways

Politicians are the most pretentious
 to emerge from the primordial mulch 
of creation.
They pretend to love, 
they pretend to care,
In the case of them doing any deal 
remotely benefiting constituents
 is on condition they profit in prestige, 
wealth and a seat, a boardroom chair.

They hug an old lady its a photo opp
They kiss a baby its a god damn video shot, 
Even though the homeless is festering, 
lacking in compassion, bolstering they bray,
But miss the point that businesses has 
reneged on paying a livable wage

The politicians are one piece of work, 
weird that they represent the rich and 
well to do, 
and to you, dem stuff dem chest with 
ashes while exiting poverty, 
they knew which way the wind blew

Well, money pour to the centre augmented 
by a guard of honor rough beast of men, 
though shroud now, don't be surprise when 
you find its the politicians.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Mccann Avatar
September 7, 2022 at 8:39 PM
I'm new here so have missed out on your poems. Are you not writing now? These are all so succinct and clear. Love 'em! If you have time, look in on my poem The Kite, it's also a laughing one. Elizabeth
Gregory Avatar
March 18, 2023 at 6:05 AM
thks I will...
Warlov Avatar
August 19, 2022 at 8:15 AM
***
Gregory Avatar
March 18, 2023 at 6:03 AM
thks
Dietrich Avatar
August 16, 2022 at 1:24 PM
I'm still waiting . . . (hahaha)
Dietrich Avatar
December 18, 2016 at 6:51 PM
this really speaks to me since the sorry affair of our last election. We are all in the dog house for sure now. Hey, just noticed you don't have many poems for the year. Let's see some more great new stuff from you, Weston.
Gregory Avatar
April 17, 2017 at 4:49 PM
ok i will Andrea. thanks
Mc Mills-Cooper Avatar
October 6, 2016 at 9:44 PM
Yeah, I can't say they don't deserve the vernacular beat down you gave politicians here LOL! Though I will say there are some good ones out there trying to make a difference the best they can....there are just not enough doing that. Well said my friend! MC
Gregory Avatar
December 8, 2016 at 8:18 PM
Moon a few no doubt...lol its nature...yet to excuse any of their calculated posturing....thanks
Ball Avatar
June 13, 2016 at 6:23 PM
Well said my friend. Politicians present whatever picture works. They don't care what they have to do or who they have to do it to to get where they want to get. In my opinion they are the new mafia. Cheap hoods in thousand dollar suits. Good job. God Bless, JB
Gregory Avatar
June 14, 2016 at 11:27 AM
Thanks for your encouragment.
May Avatar
June 12, 2016 at 7:25 AM
Politicians are bought and paid for by the rich...Great write Weston...A7...
Gregory Avatar
June 14, 2016 at 11:24 AM
Thanks joseph you and I have taken note.
Devnath  Avatar
June 9, 2016 at 3:47 PM
You have wisdom of social reformation my lovely friend. It's such a picture, in the the past politicians in our country had already applied this formula to cheat the innocent people. A nice seven from me. Loved always, bl
Gregory Avatar
June 14, 2016 at 11:22 AM
Thank you, so visible are their way. Bless
Puddifoot Avatar
June 3, 2016 at 5:29 AM
telling it like it is...the public is becoming increasingly disillusioned with politicians...thanks for stopping by with your comments
Gregory Avatar
June 14, 2016 at 11:18 AM
Thanks, you are welcome
T  Avatar
May 18, 2016 at 9:36 PM
Weston, thank you. CT
Gregory Avatar
May 22, 2016 at 3:48 AM
Ok..you are welcome C T
Horsman Avatar
April 22, 2016 at 9:01 AM
Your observation spot on, you say as it is.. more poetry please.
Gregory Avatar
May 15, 2016 at 7:01 PM
Its so endemic its humorous...no form nor nuances...bless
A   Avatar
March 30, 2016 at 6:03 PM
Weston Gregory, they pretend to care, yet they turn us against one another. I have written one called "across the border" stop by if you like. You have it going on here, I have photos with Larry Olivares and my children when he was running for city commissioner. We took the photos because he's an uncle and he wanted to look good. Aaron Peña a Texas State Representative, he's my daughters grandfather, he's not xool. LOL... Love LINDA
Gregory Avatar
March 30, 2016 at 6:41 PM
Big up yourself linda in no way them being politician is a reflection of the people who love them...every tub have to sit on it own bottom. I will lol i love the rasp in your word sound
Andresen Avatar
March 28, 2016 at 11:40 AM
- Welcome back, Weston - A poem that speaks truth, unfortunately - Well done ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Gregory Avatar
March 28, 2016 at 6:19 PM
Thanks Anne. the mockers arena no less. Bless
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