Elections can boost the economy
Radios and televisions will have their heyday
Broadcasting jingles, infomercials, bogus surveys
To pollute the air and taunt people to murder
And increase the income of hospitals and mortuaries.
Elections can boost the economy
Rusty printing presses will start churning
Tabloids, leaflets, sample ballots, everything
To litter the streets, nooks and public centers
And increase expenditure for street sweepers.
Elections can boost the economy
People with little or no talents can make a killing
As block-timers, sycophants, pseudo-journalists
To cater to candidates contending
Who winning the election is everything.
Elections can boost the economy
People with skills or no skills can earn money
To spread around in happy merry-go-round
Making posters, banners, tarpaulins, streamers;
Working as party campaigners, watchers, runners.
Elections can boost the economy
Print shops, photo shops,
Convenience stores, drugstores,
Eateries, bakeries, all and sundry
Earn more money after taxes and fees.
Indeed, in this poor country
Election can boost the economy
And even raises the GNP
By government spending with
Printed or borrowed money.
