they dial up a new accent as needed

i enjoy

how our politicians can change

their way

of talking

just like that,

depending on what part of

the country they're in.

they can so easily

change their accent

to whatever

dialect they need.

listen as they

do the deep south

with a buttermilk flavor,

or new

Orleans with a hint of spicy

gumbo rolling

off their tongues.

Arkansas, giddy up,

or inner city.

how about some ribs and greens.

south of the border,

no problem.

my enchilada friends,

they can even do wall street

or Ivy League,

mayo on white bread,

American cheese.

in a moments notice

they lean into

Somalian,

when they visit

Minnesota, or deliver a tinge

of Arabic when

they go to Dearborn Michigan,

biting on a kabob,

as the prayer

chants begin.