Oh, dear elected representatives

Oh, dear elected representatives,
whom we elect to represent our needs,
your own agenda's most imperative,

though to our nation, most pejorative.
If words were noumisma, yours would be beads,
oh, dear elected representatives!

The Founder's writings were indicative
of paradigms for those who wish to lead.
Your own agenda's most imperative.

Your own beliefs are not comparative
with those of Jefferson, whom you won't heed,
oh, dear elected representatives.

Our Constitution's most declarative,
yet you ignore it, and the People bleed!
Your own agenda's most imperative.

Our need, why will you not take care of it?
You swore upon your oaths that you agreed!
Oh, dear elected representatives,
your own agenda's most imperative!

(C)2008, Christos Rigakos