A Rainbow of Politicians

The Vacillant  politician is not sure where her fortunes lie

With no strong conviction, vision or purpose and nothing to opine; 

She allows the wind to take her along

And to resist that carrot she isn't strong!

The one who says the right things at the wrong time

Or, simply the things that aren’t worth a dime!

The Idiotic political quotient is quite limited

Compensated by a high entertainment quotient, instead.

This politician is well lettered and knows the moves of the game

And that is the Intelligent politicians claim to fame!

Sometimes perceived as elite and sometimes a threat,

He could contribute greatly if the others knew their bet.

With no idea of politics, governance or policy,

The Ignorant politician is there, fait accompli!

But beware, this politician often comes 

With a scheming spouse who beats the drums.

Much like a mirage he is not what you see

Manipulative and cunning as can be!

A man of few words, this politician is Illusive,

Your guess on his next move may be inconclusive.

Suave, knowledgeable and the most Balanced of them all

This politician is well placed and can never fall!

She knows when to speak and what to say

And when to follow and when to lead the way.

The one you see on a television debate

Bringing aggression and belligerence on his plate;

Causing the ‘ din-factor’ to a discourse

He is the Bellicose politician, ofcourse!

Secure in his space, he is hard to come by

With everyone being friendly he does try!

Gracious and polite with all of them

The Genial politician is a gem.

A great lexicon he puts on display

To his bombastic language people will sway;

With the ability to leave his listeners confused

The Grandiloquent politician is often misused!

Wet behind the ears is the Young politician

Armed with a naive sense of ambition;

Ideas misplaced, displaced, common-place et al,

A great career awaits her is she can last the long haul!

And then, there’s the one who’d never let go

Even the slightest chance to give the opponent a blow;

A mountain out of a mole hill he will make,

The Opportunist politician for browny points to rake!

The Reluctant one is pushed into the fray

Because his mother said that’s the only way!

And the Resentful one has never ever seen

A day of power as long as her career has been.

A colourful palette the politicians do make

The future of a country they hold at stake!

Not quite Wordsworth’s rainbow in the sky,

Yet to them we cannot close our eye.