As our Nation sails forward to where it has never been
There’s a very large blip on the radar screen
An iceberg of large proportions ahead it seems
Several Senators recently elected and at the helm said
“We’re in command and today it’s full steam ahead”
Other crew, authors of long past broken promises still sleep
Onwards steams the bonzer ship Oz with its cargo of sheep
Can someone take real command before all is lost?
None of those on the Bridge are qualified to be boss
Yet these novices can decide to stop or charge
Unfortunately their combined experience is far from being large
So why is it politicians don’t have pre-entry tests?
Like commoners do, be it driver, trade, military, police and the rest
For Canberra Suits, why not start with IQ ratings and literacy tests?
Throw in honesty checks and ensure no hidden shame
Provide a financial penalty if they quit early from the game
Past record of leadership and love of country is the call
No blinkers to mask the truth and common sense shines above all
A belief that election promises are solemn and not to become a farce
They stand up to be counted in crisis and not sit on their arse
On second thoughts, man the life boats, cos very few would pass
George Mansford © July 2014
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