March 4

Atavistic recimination,
stemming from secret care,
monopolises legislation
though it seems unfair.
Are you ready now to hear,
as you gallop in brute pursuit
with your dangling noble gear,
whence came your mighty sack of loot?
What would you give to be saved
inescapable humiliation,
the unavoidable result of fear
and crass prevarication?