Reform
The ballot box hold such great potential
To become the means of a real solution,
A decisive, conscious revolution
That has no need to invoke the martial.
The commonweal is ill-served by violence,
Which just spawns reaction and bitterness.
But, for votes to count, voters must address
Themselves collectively to an immense
Change in their political perspective.
No more tinkering reforms, or leaders
Of the left, right or centre, no breeders
Of false hopes: simply, do not self-deceive.
New parties arise and governments fall,
Yet, the day after, nothing’s changed at all.
D. A.