Two Types of Activist

Some activists have full-time jobs and need to work quite hard,

But though free time is limited they never feel they’re barred

From being involved in causes which their hearts proclaim are right,

Even if it means they end up working every night.

They find the time because they care and know their duty lies

In doing something to reduce injustices and lies.

The sort of people every country needs in good supply

Who work all day to pay their bills, while outside work they try

To give some time and energy to helping others who

They really feel compassion for and that support is due.

Others live on benefits, obtaining every perk,

While endlessly avoiding doing any sort of work;

Which means they have the time they want to demonstrate their views,

And often try their best so see they feature in the news.

Some belong to “rent a mob” and happily appear

To carry placards in the streets of cities far and near.

They’re rarely very  practical and haven’t got a clue

How things would work in practice for they’ve never thought them through.

But they are good at shouting out the same old slogans that

They’ve learned at many a meeting and in time have got off pat.