Philosopher Kings...

Let not kings, lawyers,
Politicians rule my land,
Those robber barons who cheat
And rob with a stealthy hand,
Let not glib sophists and profiteers
Run our affairs of state,
Throw out those opportunists,
Show them all the gate,
But let philosophers, thinkers
And wise men run in their place,
Idealists who rule with intellect,
Compassion, love and grace...

Alfred Charasz
Copyright 2009 Alfred Charasz