Poem, Society, Politics, Election Campaigns,

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Reprobate politicians crisscrossing the country,

Focusing on swing states;

Introduced by local party officials

Pretending phony intimacy;

Talking to a crowd

They've vetted for troublemakers. Each

Surrounded by security,

Trying to be relaxed; They are

Pandering to regional concerns,

Grasping their stump speech

Written by someone else;

Putting on their most "Sincere" mask,

Hoping their charisma will get them by,

Instead of content or ideas. They are

Bobbing and weaving, ducking direct questions,

Trying to stay on message,

Not varying too much from the script.

Projecting empathy, sincerity

Frequently lying,

Led by their handlers,

Like some exotic animal;

Extending their manicured hand,

Only to reach into your pocket

And rob you of your vote. Both

Pretending they represent your interests

While fronting for the rich and corporate

Interests. Each

Trying to look folksy,

Never to return or deliver

Anything substantially different

From the other monkey.

Authors Bio:
Masters degree in social work. Activist 40 years worth. Favorite quote, "we had to destroy the city to save it" hobbies taxidermy,music,saving souls and respirating