To be the Son of a Politician *Aggressive Anger*

[Max]

It's one thing when it happens on TV
Or when it's in the newspapers we read
But it's a whole new level when it's personal
And you see it happening to someone in your family

In a courthouse packed with reporters, the public and police
The arguing never halts and the attacks never cease
This is not politics
This is not a job
This is just a game
There are those who are hunted
And those who take aim
But in the end, it is just a game

One small, pathetic-sounding man is all fire and brimstone
But in my eyes, he's as politically credible as Fred Flinstone
Making accusations and allegations and bogus talk in blinded frustration
So sad that this is a man with power in this tiny corner of the nation

It's my mother that he is speaking to
Not even speaking to, but yelling
For a moment, I disconnect
And recede into my thoughts, and dwelling...

Such disrespect
Makes me want to disconnect
This puny man's arms from his sockets
And his head from his neck
She didn't take your job
And she's not responsible for your debt
HOLD YOUR TONGUE NOW before you say something you regret
...Or before I bludgeon you 'til you're dead

Now the rationale returns
And I have to bite my tongue until it bleeds
So as to prevent myself from saying things
That would ruin my mother and me

It's one thing when it's happening to another
But try watching and listening to it happen to your own mother

[Harklight]

Very strong tone here, Max. I relate to everything you say and it IS very different when it's your family or someone who's close. Though not a politician, my mum holds political positions, (has done all my life) but the garbage that is thrown at her, sticks. These bully people have no respect and they deserve none. Great write: it's also applicable to the people with smaller retaliative voices. H x

[Dr Fogg]

Max, it was in my opinion nothing short of miraculous that you explained this dilemma so succinctly AND did it in faultless rhyme. A very impressive achievement that deserves a very rare foggy exalt.

[carousal]

Yes I can relate with this piece. Our politicians have been exposed in spite of their attempts to cover it up. Fiddling their expenses to the tune of thousands and right across the political dived, they were all at it. Most who were caught will not be re-elected but will hang on to the bitter end so as to grab their golden handshake.

There’s a smell about politics that at times becomes nauseating. A very good piece, you do get your views across so well Max Exalt.