Our MPs' expenses scandal

While the tax-paying voters are struggling with recession,

Do you perceive their outrage and feelings of aggression?

With two million out of work and homes being repossessed,

You've been busy with expenses, feathering your nest.

Substantial sums have been involved, with mortgages, 'house flipping';

Greed has taken a tight grip and your standards sadly slipping.

Infighting and manoeuvring as you try to stay afloat

And one departing Minister sports a brooch with 'Rock the Boat'!

In the local elections you have taken many knocks.

Cabinet's reshuffled to keep the Government off the rocks.

What will John Bull do now, as we take in all this mess?

You're unworthy of our votes and causing widespread distress.

We have a rich proud heritage and have seen better days.

British people are innovative and have many winning ways.

Let us look to the future and election's early date.

Then it's picking up the pieces '“ we prefer not to wait!

Don Filliston