The French Election

The Americans have voted; a new president’s in place,

And now there’s little more to say about the US race;

But there’s another coming up much nearer home in May

When sixty million French will have the chance to have their say.

It seems that François Fillon, the republican, will stand,

And National Front Marine le Pen, will also join the band

Of those who would be president, along with several more

Whose chances are at best minute, judged by results before.

Most seem to think that there will be a run-off once again,

Between the two who gain most votes, being Fillon and le Pen.

And who will win?  None can be sure, until the votes are cast,

And have been counted and the name can be announced at last.