So…You Want to Be a Politician

Accidental Poet

 

pol·i·ti·cian
[ˌpäləˈtiSHən]
NOUN
politicians (plural noun)
  1. a person who is professionally involved in politics, especially as a holder of or a candidate for an elected office:
  • DEROGATORY
    a person who acts in a manipulative and devious way, typically to gain advancement within an organization.

 

“So…you want to be a politician”

The father says to his young son

“Are you sure this is what you want?

This is a career you’ll take on?”

 

“Yes father, this is what I want

I have experience as a leader

I’m the Club President

Of “Girl Mistreaters”

 

“We make fun of the girls

Just because we can

It makes us feel important

Just like a real man”

 

“1st rule in my club

I make all the rules

Second rule is

Revert to rule #1”

 

“I give all the orders

To the boys in the club

They do as I say

 Bow down to me, fetch my grub

 

“But son” says the father

“That sounds like a dictatorship”

“Well dad, that’s how it’s done

I rule a tighter ship”

 

The father sensing trouble says

“You can’t base your political career

On today’s world leaders

You need to be truthful and sincere”

 

“But dad they all lie

I’ll just beat them all up

The world is mine to do as I wish

I’ll threaten to blow them all up

 

Then the father wakes from his nap

And says to his beautiful wife

“Honey, how about we get a puppy”

To which she replies, “Such a happy life”

 

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  • Author: Sharon\'s Poet (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: February 19th, 2024 03:55
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Comments9

  • orchidee

    Good write AP.
    Goldfinch has a ditty about politicians. I won't pinch it from him, but let him speak......

    • Accidental Poet

      And I'm certain it's a great one Orchi, thanks for reading.

    • Meera Mere

      The last line, "Honey, how about we get a puppy” Your poem was seriously amazing.💫

      • Accidental Poet

        Thank you Meera, when writing the poem and nearing the end, it just hit me that the father should wake up from a bad dream. 🤔

        • Meera Mere

          Of course he should. The world can't bear another world war AP😂 This time it would have ended up worse I bet.

        • Bella Shepard

          You have accurately described the mindset of the intelligentsia of today, and the example they set. You had me going, until the incredible zinger at the end, which so eloquently places the absurdity and foolishness of it all in perspective. Fantastic write my friend, you nailed it!!

          • Accidental Poet

            Thank you so much Bella. Nice to know that here in MPS there are those of us who see absurdity of today's politicians. I find myself shaking my head in disbelief a lot lately. 🙄

          • Lillian

            hold up, let him cook... I love it.

          • Teddy.15

            I am not a fan of any politician at this time, we should bring back spitting image dear A.P if you don't know why it is, Google it, you will chuckle your heart out. 🌹

            • Accidental Poet

              Teddy, I couldn't agree more. That show is SOOOOO spot on!. 😉👍

            • Goldfinch60

              Good words AP and so very true in many respects.
              Enjoy the puppy. LOL

              Andy

              • Accidental Poet

                MY puppy is a year and a half now. And we're both very happy, 😊🐶 Thanks for the read.

              • Neville



                they are a dangerous breed .. I think a puppy would be a good idea ..

                • Accidental Poet

                  My puppy agrees with you. No politicians here. 🚫👺

                • sorenbarrett

                  And so it has always been. Times of Cesar, Attila the Hun, Hitler all great examples. Great point to the poem dogs would be better rulers.

                  • Accidental Poet

                    Thanks soren for the read. Doggie treats to everyone. 🐶

                  • Thomas W Case

                    Fantastic work.



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