Become a Politician

I am quite devious
And dishonest to the core
And in the business world
I never made a score,
I have an other
Most peculiar quirk,
I am allergic
To any sort of work,
For sophistry I have
A most remarkable flair,
Some jealeous people
Call it just hot air,
I had no talent
As an artist or musician,
So I became
A quite successful politician,
I promise anything
To anyone before election,
But after the good people
Have made their selection,
I sell my favors
To the highest bid connection,
Dip into public funds, take graft
And money for protection,
While spouting platitudes,
I live as well as any royalty,
And in Swiss banks I have
Certificates, money and property,
And if they ever catch me
On some unholy day,
I have a waiting plane
To fly me far away,
So, friends, take my honest
And sincere advice,
Become a politician
If you are not too nice...

Alfred Charasz
Copyright 2007 Alfred Charasz