Human corruption

To begin the fight against corruption, we must look within ourselves.

Human corruption

Since the first person
Decided that Power
Over others became
Something to reach for.

Some begin with
Noble motives
That whither
in the glow of Gold.

Others see opportunity,
Millions for themselves
Public coffers waiting
To be raided

Unprotected and
Limited only
By the imagination
Of the ruthless.

Systems have leaks
Opportunities so easy
Even the honest
Are Tempted.

The ruthless gorge
At public troughs
Goodness shrivels
Evil triumphs

There is no safeguard
That provides any
More than a temporary
Obstacles to a way around

The System needs
Complete Resurrection
That Reestablishes
Morality as Fundamental