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The people of government take their living, From the majority of us who keep on giving. They are paid very well to spew rhetoric, As they argue in the commons and make us sick. They take with their hands, grasping with greed, To fill their pockets with unending need. All that has reason, all that is right, Is not to be gotten without a great fight. They award a yearly pay increase of ten percent, While people on pensions get one percent. We all need to eat, we all feel the pain, Of the high cost of living that goes against the grain. Their right to free lunches is the right of a thief, For our rights are nil which gives no relief. Shall we buy gas for the car, pay rent or eat, Or pay taxes or phone, is the list complete? Government and big business are partners concealed, But their perverse secrets are now being revealed. While those in the prisons have every need met, Having TVs, and phones and learning, they're set. The things they are doing are a sad disgrace, And we have to run to keep up with the pace. The law that matters has been put out of the game, For the law that matters is the commandments by name. If these were in place, I'm sure it would be true, That lawyers and politicians would be feeling so blue. The unfairness in life we need to contemplate, Before the winds of change keep their date. When the game is all over and all the cards fold, There will be many who need to get out of the cold. For all will be changed, all shall be made right, When the deeds of the greedy are brought to the light.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 6/22/2012 8:45:00 PM
'...the law that matters is the Commandments, would that they were regarded by wealthy and the powerful. Not that they have the real power... we the people do. Don't get me started about the government! Grrrrrrrrr!!! Thoroughly contemporary and vital... :)
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Date: 6/8/2012 3:10:00 PM
Hey Elizabeth!!:) Enjoyed this write, oh those political cads..duh Often they take more than just the cash, they strip one of their moral inclinations. It has to bring them something, but that's a whole new ballgame. Thanks for the comments!:) Paean must have opened his mouth to take a cube of sugar but only a heehaw came out. We just had a hail storm, fun to watch from in here! Best wishes, love, Mikki :)
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Date: 7/25/2011 3:45:00 PM
well put, this is about english government isnt it, surely america is not the same. i have now read your last 30 poems and the standard and inspiration is phenominal. enjoyed every second hugs steve from sheffield england
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Date: 7/5/2011 3:11:00 PM
BAM! You sure gave em xxxx. In light of the current government shut down. This is discouragingly poignant. I'm in MN, it has people quite put off. HHHHHmmmmm.
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Date: 6/25/2011 1:44:00 PM
Gee, how have I missed your works thus far? I'm so happy to have discovered you in the soup mix. This is stunning poetry, not to mention your spot-on rantings to the fat cats. Well done, Elizabeth. :))
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Date: 6/23/2011 11:56:00 PM
A thought provoking Piece Elizebeth, i can't help thinking though that some people must at times (try) yet it is most likley our fallible humanity that is the problem that must be tackled personally and wholly..
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Date: 6/23/2011 7:38:00 AM
First class piece, Liz. You really nailed it! Outstanding write. Great job. Thanks for your comments on my recent postings. Have a super weekend. luv Ralph
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Date: 6/23/2011 7:28:00 AM
Very interesting. Practically going on such things in most of the countries in the world of todays. Here, your pen's ink has pictured the reality highly based on social truth. A Government of highly civilized members can do something for the people, otherwise not, I think. carry on and on......, bl
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Date: 6/23/2011 6:35:00 AM
Well said, Elizabeth. There will be a day of reckoning one day. Here in the UK, several politicians have been made to face justice in the courts recently for illegal expenses claims. Three or four of them have already been given prison sentences, such has been the scale of their illegal and greedy claims! Excellent topical write. Love, Robert.
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Date: 6/23/2011 4:44:00 AM
life is not always fair, and greed certainly abounds, but in the end.."all shall be made right" - good write on an age old subject, Rich
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Date: 6/23/2011 4:28:00 AM
oh, the bane of politics so finely written; it makes my blood curdle... super, elizabeth! :) huggs!
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Date: 6/23/2011 2:40:00 AM
Very true words you have penned here Elizabeth.The senario is same every where.Enjoyed your poem.Thanks for your comment at my page.
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Date: 6/22/2011 10:58:00 PM
You captured it all, dear. It's truly a travesty of justice!!
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