“The Lifer” a poem by the Bard of Murdock

While many pay tribute to America’s longest serving Congressman, John Dingle, The Bard of Murdock has some different thoughts. This poem was originally published on Sunday, June 9, 2013. As always,  please be sure to read the article linked by the Bard before reading the poem.

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The Lifer

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Article link: Rep. John Dingell sets new record for congressional service

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While others pause to praise the man

Who’s given sixty years,

We might recall what he has wrought

Before we join the cheers.

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An advocate for government,

With bureaucratic heart,

In every regulation passed

Our John has played a part.

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The EPA, the FDA,

And now Obamacare!

For every bit of overreach

Our Dingell has been there.

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And how he prospers through the years

While moving up in rank;

The latest calculations show

Five million in the bank.

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For us, the hand of government.

For him, a fortune gained.

Forgive me if my accolades

Might seem a bit restrained.

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While Johnny pauses to reflect

And hear his life acclaimed,

For what he’s done with sixty years

He ought to be ashamed.

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The Bard of Murdock

My goal is to produce poetical cartoons. I try to use metaphors and caricatures (or a politician’s own words) to address complex political and social situations. In this way, I sum up current events in humorous verse.