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Democracy

In a country
A quarter to a third
Disabled — elderly
About the same
Children — youth
About half — consumed
Labouring for wage

Which people
Have the ability
The capacity

To govern, rule
Even vote

Who or what
Selects, legitimises
The government

The individual
Or institution

Should anyone
In such a country
Ever vote

What worse
Could possibly happen
If no one voted

Would
The parliament
The assembly
Exist — without voters

Would
The power not go
To where it already is

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