Those grandiose approaches spoken, <br />From podiums to deliver token speeches made... <br />While the ones running to be elected, <br />To represent the best of delusions... <br />Dress in tailored suits and silkened ties, <br />With patriotic symbols affixed to lapels. <br />As if to yell an affiliation to make this clear, <br />An intention to elicit those sitting in their seats... <br />To stand and cheer. <br />With a sending of signals to the listener, <br />Every two to four years... <br />They are in the midst of a campaign season. <br /> <br />And everything to fix their problems... <br />Is understood what the people wish to hear. <br />No matter if it appears to the people... <br />Not a word is mentioned, <br />Of when their needs promised will be met. <br />Yet... <br />A selling of an image is more important, <br />To impress. <br />Than the reality of the lives they live. <br />Left to go unaddressed... <br />But great are the performances that stun.<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/grandiose-approaches/
