The Right Dishonourable Members

Kevin Hulme

In the Palace of Westminster they do reside,

The Elected Ones sit Side-by-Side.

There's Scandals here, Backstabbings there,

And for the good of the People they Solumnly  Swear.

So under the Clock it's appropriate then-

As they  wear more faces than Old Big Ben.

  • Author: Kevin Hulme (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 9th, 2026 19:14
  • Comment from author about the poem: Trying my hand at Epigrams lately.
  • Category: Humor
  • Views: 17
  • Users favorite of this poem: Doggerel Dave, Tristan Robert Lange
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  • sorenbarrett

    Poetic recognition of the political. Well written

    • Kevin Hulme

      Thank you. Appreciate you reading.

      • sorenbarrett

        You are most welcome Kevin

      • Doggerel Dave

        Epigram away, Kevin - That was great. Said more about the state of politics than a lengthy column rich critique in yer local rag.
        Faved for brevity and penetration; well and truly skewered.

        • Kevin Hulme

          With Elections this Past week it's been the only News. Thanks for your Comments and Reading.

          • Kevin Hulme

            PS. And for the fave Dave. (There's a Rhyme there somewhere) And there as well.

            • Doggerel Dave

              Rhymes have kept me head above water,
              Now just a habit, I feel I orter.

            • Thomas W Case

              A dry grin flicked at power like a cigarette burn on a polished desk.
              Westminster reflected in a pub mirrorโ€”still wearing the suit, just less convincing.

              • Kevin Hulme

                Nicely put. Thank you for Reading.

              • Tristan Robert Lange

                Kevin, this one carries some real bite...and honestly, deservedly so. โ€œMore faces than Old Big Benโ€ is a killer closing shot. Sharp, witty, and sadly believable all at once. Really enjoyed this one, my friend. ๐ŸŒน๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ๐Ÿฆโ€โฌ›

                • Kevin Hulme

                  Thank you for Reading and your Comment. ๐Ÿ‘

                  • Kevin Hulme

                    And for the fave.

                  • arqios

                    Keep 'em coming! Pithy sayings and such. ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿคฉ

                    • Kevin Hulme

                      I'll try . Thanks for taking the time to read.

                      • arqios

                        Only if the Muse doth thee guide! ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ™



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