Frugality

Frugality, frugality, frugality!  

It's the rich man's cry,
who has the least need to be frugal.
Still, it does sound good.

 Do away with the brick McMansions,
the limos, planes,
and million-dollar vacations.

 Keep living plain.
And do away with government.
No need for that, except, perhaps, to run prisons.
In short, cut fat,
except for those who can afford it.

 Health insurance, of course, has to go,
and also taxes.
No need for a national treasure.

 And as to war, 
we’re happy to invest all our earnings,
since we all need war
to keep banks and industry alive

 and to save lives
of those who aren’t called up to fight,
and, so, can’t lose.