It is your choice

narrative verse

It is your choice.

 

I think it is ridiculous

What politicians promise us.

When they are on the campaign trail

 and hope their party will prevail

 

They seem to think we are naïve

enough to readily believe

All of the promises they make

which once elected they will break.

 

We know that politicians lie

 we also know the reason why

They are afraid that they will lose.

I we were really free to choose

 

A system which truly fair

 to everybody everywhere.

The present system guarantees

 a government which will not please.

 

The bulk of the electorate.

 We have no choice but to demand.

This is no time to hesitate

We need to make them understand.

 

The time has come to make a stand.

Insist on change long overdue.

They’re not elected to command

 But do the job they’re paid to do.

 

Perhaps this time our votes will show

we will no longer tolerate

The antiquated Status Quo

 unsuited to a modern state.

 

It is your choice it’s up to you

 to use your vote or to abstain

To take a chance on something new

Or settle for the same again.

 

Tuesday, 27 April 2010. http:// blog.myspace.com/poetic piers

Reviews

[Siddartha Beth Pierce]

Understood and wholeheartedly agree - this is a great campaign itself for the need for people to vote and express their opinions openly to those in office. Thank you. Well done!