Politician's Creed

When a man takes an oath...he's holding his ownself in his own hands. Like water. And if he opens his fingers then...he needn't hope to find himself again. Robert Bolt 1924-1995

Politician's Creed

Hold yourself closely with the oath you've taken
Don't let your purpose be foresaken
Be the man we hoped you'd be
Be happy with the image of yourself you see

Hold yourself to the truth you pledged
Through adversity or rumors dredged
Be the man who made your parents proud
Though ugly voices invade the crowd

Don't let power sieze your soul
and steer you from your promised goal
Politicians need not be hated
Remember truth is under-rated

Don't let past resentments do you in
Or let money lead you to your ultimate sin
With the oath you took to heart
Be proud of what service you impart

Bless the public servent who
remains the candidate that we knew
would lead us with hope and honesty
in this land of what we hope is free

Marian
August 12, 2009