Nursery Rhyme

Ten politicians went out to dine.
One claimed too much for lunch, and then there were nine.

Nine politicians sat up very late.
One moved across the floor, and then there were eight.

Eight politicians thought they were in heaven.
One had his morals checked, and then there were seven.

Seven politicians were busy playing tricks.
One over-played his hand, and then there were six.

Six politicians believed that they’d survive.
One took a risky chance, and then there were five.

Five politicians’ attitudes were poor.
One lost his safe seat, and then there were four.

Four politicians decided on a spree.
One had too much to drink, and then there were three.

Three politicians didn’t have a clue.
One showed his ignorance, and then there were two.

Two politicians not to be out-done;
One over-stretched himself,  and then there was one.

One politician thought it would be fun;
To become a dictator … and then there were none.