Up a pole politicians are
just down your street
(has it registered with you)

Up a pole politicians are
the folks we tend to see
at that time of the month
charming their way forth

attractive slogans trying
to capture your precious vote
stand behind us they urge
so that you can’t see
what they’re up to

Up a pole politicians are
(taking the moral high)
buzzwords abound
along with the flavour
of the current season

a better life if only
for the select few
a better life if only
just for the now

Up a pole politicians are
vying for pole-space
a sushi-feeding fever
some ripping off
whatever is up there already

go forth one and all
phobias and all
make your mark
soothe the conscience

until the next time
politicians are
up a pole