With lives defined by favour and by grace,

And slotting without effort into place,

They float above the normal folk with ease,

Their major task to cultivate and please

Their backers and the sources of their cash,

To be indulged until their fortunes crash,

At which point their approach is to deny,

To obfuscate, if needed, downright lie,

To make sure they are shielded from all blame;

The one thing they do not possess is shame.

Their lives can seem exotic and exciting,

The prospect of their company inviting,

But try to muscle in and you will see,

They’ll have you for their breakfast, lunch and tea.