SONNET (.....OF THE MODERN WORLD)

The gall of our leaders to change their minds,
Once elected to their power posts,
From their shredded manifestos, nothing binds,
Promises and pledges thin as ghosts;
We live in times of turmoil, times austere,
Of gung-ho wars and fat-cat bankers greed,
We tough it out and look for things to cheer,
Considering desire or want or need;
One by one dictators fall from grace,
Some by bloody means, by sword and fire,
Not certain that the ones that take their place,
Have the talents to encourage and inspire.
          But in this world of more bad news than good,
          We have love and must use it as we should.