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The Keepers

A Ode to Government

By Simon AylwardPublished about a year ago • 1 min read
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Keep them in fear

That's always best for them.

Find something new

that will really test 'em.

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Keep them all occupied

with things that are bad,

while we get filthy rich

from thier tears and hard graft.

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Keep all the gold

locked away in our vaults,

then tell them we're broke

while we beg them for votes.

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Keep them divided

by dripping out lies.

When these fools are distracted

they won't see our crimes

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We are the keepers

and you're just the bees.

So keep feeding us honey,

then bow to our king!

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Simon Aylward

Undiscovered Irish Playwright and Poet - Seeker of eternal youth - Wannabe time traveller and believer in spiritual energies - Too many books to read, not enough time!

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    Written by Simon Aylward