"From Politics"

From politics-

The voices of reason?

Well, it's embarrassing,
And an awareness
That they're really
Not found anywhere-

Just the art
Of promoting
Promises-

Lies
That are like
Late fall leaves
From a tree,
Tumbling down
In the air-

Pick 'em up,
And they'll crumble
In your hand:

And well, you know,
In and of itself,
That exactly was the plan.