The Power of the Purse

The power of the purse What a curse that can be When greed steps in and feeds on self And self becomes priority No thought for others or their need They turn the other cheek Pocketing their wages That grow bigger week by week Their wealth becomes the master And they a willing slave Just look at our politicians The way that they behave They are there to govern country With humanity and pride No place for ego trips Or a personal easy ride They are very privileged To have this chance to shine I know what I'd be doing If the chance was ever mine I'd get right back to basics And build things up from there Put money in it's rightful place Making it compulsory to care