Our Unsung Heroes

Our great unsung heroes of the House*

Have finally passed legislation.

Hurrah! They’re finally doing something

After months and months of stagnation.

 

How proud they must be--so efficient, so honorable--

To actually deal with some issues!

I’m moved to tears, so please excuse me

While I reach for my tissues.

 

Boosting the funding of fossil fuel research

Is at the top of their list,

While slashing programs for renewable energy

Is something they couldn’t resist.

 

No efforts or money must be directed

To climate-change baloney.

Of course, our representatives know

That modern scientists are phony.

 

No more enforcement of energy standards

For light bulbs--though some people love them.

As far as the House is concerned those people

Can take those new bulbs and shove them.

 

Incentives for high-efficiency toilets

Will also feel the crunch.

For anyone who tries to protect the environment

Must be out to lunch.

 

With our country facing so many issues,

We look to our leaders to lead.

Because of their sharp and intelligent focus,

Our progress is now guaranteed.

 

Those unsung heroes are worthy of praise,

But my simple words merely spoil it.

Just think of the impact these heroes will have

On your light bulb and your toilet!

 

*U.S. House of Representatives

(7-12-14)