Sense Sonnet - Steamer

 Filibuster

"Filibuster," a word that is

Derived primarily from Dutch,

Meaning a pirate in the biz

Of robbing and looting and such.

We hear the word in politics

When politicians seek to try,

Using a talking bag of tricks,

To stop a bill from getting by.

Politicians keep talking so

The legislation gets stuck there,

While speeches continue to flow

With filibustering hot air.

Politicians pirate away

Time and money - their games to play.