Unscrupulousness

If you practice unscrupulousness,

You will have it made--

As long as you can persevere

In keeping up the charade.

 

It's very helpful for cutting deals

To give yourself protection;

You'll also find that it comes in handy

For winning an election.

 

In order to throw the public off guard,

Employ tactics accusing

Others of opting for similar methods

That you yourself are using.

 

Some call it unscrupulousness;

Some say unscrupulosity.

Whatever the case, the practice requires

A sinister virtuosity.

 

Many politicians have

Embraced the concept with fervor

And have bamboozled many a slow,

Imperceptive observer.

 

Who needs to be honorable

When striving to succeed?

The end justifies the means

To those driven by greed

 

Or an unquenchable thirst for power.

All they have to do

Is bow to the god of unscrupulousness

And watch their wishes come true.

 

(12-16-16)