the speech

and let me say
this about that
the politician
says, as he stands
at the podium
wiping his vast
pink brow,
pounding his
fist. as I've
stated many times
before, I am
working in
the best interest
of my constituents
I will not
let them down
no matter how
many false
accusations are
made about me
and my private
business dealings.
what I do in my
private life is
between me and my
wife, and she has
forgiven me
time and time again
for my many discretions.
if re elected
after being acquitted
of all these
fabricated charges
I will once
again prove to them
how much I care
and love each
and every one
of them and with an
open heart graciously
accept their
generous prayers
and cash contributions.