The Mean[s] of Democracy

Completing sentences behind closed doors
One supporting peace, the other the need for (an) armed force
The word behind leaves no doubt
about what kind of democracy we're talking about
Talking in endless circles on liberty
While leaving no room for debating bureaucracy
No, the rooms are closed but at least the words they are spoken
Yet it makes no difference if the UN, EU or a democratic party is their only token...

And not the man begging for food, outside your office window, across the street
Or the man you're paying at the counter of the fast food court who's had too much to eat

And not the woman you drove by who'd passed out on the bench from one too many beers
Or the woman you met on that business party who sipped too many glasses of wine in order to escape her fears

And not the kid next door you saw take a hit from his dad
Or the child of your sister whom you know studies harder when mom's mad

And not your uncle who died alone and without friends
Or your former boss who told you he felt lonely -yet his funeral contained speeches without ends

While all of these are people you have seen
You know there are many more places or roads you have not been
So if you want your democratic voice to be more than the UN, EU or a democratic party's word
Let your politics be one of passion for people that are equally unheard...