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# Politician
- URL: https://www.hawkword.com/poetry/politician/
- Published: 2023-10-04T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-10-04T12:00:00.000Z
- Description: Pretend to care. It's really not that hard. You might even squeeze out a tear or two. Show real concern, fist placed above the heart, and practice every day, make sure you do.
- Author: A. Gee
- Tags: Poetry, Sonnet, Allpoetry Import, #Import 2026-04-25 19:56

Pretend to care. It's really not that hard.  
You might even squeeze out a tear or two.  
Show real concern, fist placed above the heart,  
and practice every day, make sure you do.

It's not for you? Then how about some rage.  
That's easier -- the place has gone to shit,  
and anger might be simpler to engage.  
Just short of a full apoplectic fit.

No, not that either? Oh, you want the middle!?  
But that is, frankly, such a loser's game.  
For one, its true location is a riddle,  
lacks passion or conviction. Don't be lame.

Pick love or anger. Masters can do both.  
See, there you go. You're ready for your oath.