Tokenism

 

 

It is only $300.00

But every little count,

I will prioritize its spending:

This one-off amount.

 

For your brown water

I will take off 32 percent,

Until the brown water is no more

This will be my intent.

 

In the meantime

Boil the water you drink

And if you wash your clothes

They will not shrink.

 

Note the box of goods

And buy within its scope,

Minced meat is easier to digest

So, not a wasted vote.

 

Horlicks is good

Though I like SwissmisS,

However, I am very grateful

For the extended list.

 

Minimum wage to go up

Starting from next year,

Many will perish before then:

Is this fair?

 

Good news for seniors!

It’s Government’s intention

To further reduce income tax

On your old age pension.

 

Can’t get children?

Try foster care!

The money to be doubled

If only you dare.

 

Easier to get housing:

Just a longer wait,

So, in the meantime just relax

And accept your fate.

 

We will solve crime

When we get it solved,

Say something if you see something

But don’t get involved.

 

Little by little

Eventually is a lot,

A little tokenism goes a long way

When it hits the spot.

 

Beware your wild oats

Even with paternity leave,

Fathers, if there is no child support,

There’ll be no reprieve.

 

 

I am just sitting here

Waiting on welfare,

By the time I get the check

The funds disappear.

 

Tokenism helps a little

But I need decent work,

This fish every now and then

Causing me hurt.

 

Uh can’t buy formula

For the little one

And the little savings I had,

All of it gone.

 

Auntie Mia

If you really care,

I am becoming very desperate;

It’s more than I can bear.

 

 

Tokenism won’t do it

Or Ryan’s Straughn’s budget,

I am tired begging for help;

Listen Mia, I quit.

 

No, it’s not me

But hundreds out there

Please show them, Madam PM,

How much you care.

 

Stewart Russell © March 12, 2025