I want to be progressive,
To insurge and rise and such,
But yet not, too aggressive,
Lest I progress too much.
I have the people's good at heart,
Their rights should be protected;
And here I stand to do my part
Enough ito be elected.
I'm sure-there's Something doing ;
What it is I hardly see.
I would gladly join the stewing
If 'twould help my salary...
But though my doubts confuse me,
And make me hesitate,
I'll fix it if you choose me
The successful candidate.
Just now I think it saner
To support the old regime;
Conservatism's plainer
Than any newer scheme.
But if the revolution comes
And changes the condition,
Indeed I'd not reverse my thumbs
Against a good position !
Notes
From the South Australian Newspaper The Critic 13 Mar 1912 p. 2.
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