Post Elections' Woes

Many truths were told Many cattle were sold Many castles were destroyed Many people were soiled Many politicians were exposed Many numbers were juxtaposed After all wars, there are dead soldiers After all elections, there are sad followers That's life, countless liars won There can only be one number one The losers and his/her supporters Are dejected, depressed and not too happy There is a next time. Leaders are learners Who know how to weather the strange or dirty Storms or disappointments of every moment One has to have thick skin, be tolerant And charming in defeat.Happiness does not last A mandate of four or five year goes very fast Before you know it, it's time to be re-elected It's a new battle. It's time to campaign again The wounds are now healed and the intense pain Has disappeared. New and old candidates are dedicated Hungry and eager to win the next election Politics is a difficult game of patience and passion There's hope, there's a next time to try Nevertheless, the dream will never die. Copyright © November 2018, Hébert Logerie, All rights reserved. Hébert Logerie is the author of several books of poetry.