We ponder, they pander.

Straightfaced lies or true belief
Can millions believe a blatant lie
Or is the spine so curved as can develop scoliosis
What if one's exasperation is unfounded
Maybe the truth is as they suggest
So why smirk!
How about an inviolate truth which they feel
Which the poor they can suitably not expound
What if we masses - okay delete the m -
Lack profound insight/understanding
Suppose what they are doing aren't coverups
But lofty determination of the country's aims and goals
They wear Nehru jackets and don dark suits
And most are highly educated too
There - I've run up a headache playing devil's advocate
To the spokespersons defending their party's causes.

I've kicked, punched, scratched, and berated myself to death
For not believing a word uttered by these worthies
Maybe its my desire masquerading as hope
Of a world of honor and truth
And while I'm pondering over rambling thoughts
They try hard to pander to a distrustful constituency
Votes over self esteem.