I wrote this some years ago but it’s still relevant!”
WHY I OCCUPY
Why I occupy
Let me tell you why
I am moved to really try
By a love force I cannot deny!
Every day I’m glad to be here
To see all the beauty and cheer
Unfortunately I can also see clear
And know that the End Game is near.
The Occupy movement gives me hope
That We the People will stop being a dope!
Humane change is possible if we cope
With politicians who are as slippery as soap.
The two Parties are a corrupt duopoly
They help the rich control their plutocracy
We cannot have a democracy
If more people are into a jockocracy!
The rich get richer and the poor get poorer
They get higher and mightier as we go lower.
Most elected Democrats and Republicans cower
To the ruling elite who have economic power.
We can teach the world to sing
In imperfect but loving harmony
With peace on earth being our symphony
Helping our neighbors in our community.
We each have a role to play
We have the freedom to have our say
We can live in the light and lead the way
To occupy our government and overcome some day!
Peter White is a long time activist in NH and a member of NH Independent Voters.
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