When abundance is given
in return
for sycophant praise
or pardon is given
to white collar thieves
in return
for a share of the loot,
or when handouts are given
only to those living
in cookie cut mansions
taken from deficits growing,
it’s not just corruption,
but a sign of the weakness
in an economy failing.
Today it is Open Link Night at dVerse hosted by me. You are also invited to a live event on Saturday at 10 AM New York time (which is 4 PM where I live in Stockholm). You may join us with any one of your poems, but if you lack inspiration you may write about abundance in any form you want.
December 4, 2025
Björn Rudbergs writings 
This is exquisitely drawn, Bjorn! 💙 When white-collar criminals receive pardons or lenient treatment, it often feels like a deep violation of public trust.
Indeed it does… especially if they do it by paying for it…
Yes!
…and humanity’s failure. Well said Bjorn!
We are all getting dragged into the quagmire.
So well said Bjorn. It seems corruption is everywhere these days.
There seems to be corruption and blatant corruption… I think there is a slight difference
Just slight….
Well said. It seems we are back in the days of the robber barons!
Everything gilded you mean?
Well, the corruption of the Gilded Era.
An interesting perspective on the system, Bjorn. Still we have to function within the system we have to survive.
As long as we know what happens and talk about facts there is always a way of surviving.
Yes, I agree.
The perfect poetic rant laying it out for all to grasp. Will we ever learn? I fear not … at least not in my lifetime.
We will not learn until it hits us the hard way.
Sadly there is truth in your words.
So much more is bad… but corruption is so visible.
Profound!!!
much♡love
Simply the truth
Much agreed. Tycoons kiss the rings of tyrants and the fearful vote for walled suburbs …
It is all a corrupted scheme.
Spot on Bjorn
Thank you
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
It is a very depressing time for sure, Björn, but the wheel will turn…
It is almost fun to watch how blatant it is.
True stuff. Your poem reminded me of something that kind of always gets to me–how celebrities are gifted so much free stuff–furniture, clothing, meals, etc. just to gain their notice, favor and a hopeful recommendation. It kind of grosses me out when I think of those who are in actual need of those things.
Indeed that kind of corruption has been existing for so long.
Hear, hear! We should trumpet this from the rooftops. It is elegantly simple exposure of corruption, greed, graft and grift.
I cannot really believe how open it is…
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That kind of giving honors neither the giver nor the receiver.
indeed… it’s a dishonor
Björn, these are such appropriate sentiments for the circus happening in America. You are spot on!!
And alas it is spreading….
It’s a terrifying world we live in.
ha – Well said …I cannot believe all that is happening. Well, they say their corruption is okay as it is transparent. I have to wonder what will remain after another three years. No health insurance or food aide and many have lost the security of their jobs.
It is so obviously transparent… all other corruption pales I think
I agree Bjorn ..the future looks bleak. Happy weekend to you!
I enjoyed the tone of this poem, stirring up the status quo, well done!
I do hope it stirs up something.
Nice write/rant Björn. Curious if this in response to situations in your own country?
Not entirely… but there seems to be elements that is spreading.