Poets have always known politics. Have always sought out injustices like heat seeking missiles. Put it down on paper for ALL to see. But poets don't have money trails. Poets don't have papas who buy them offices while they cavort with movie stars.
Poets have words.
Words which influence nickel payments after many lines. Oh yes, John, poets KNOW politics. We just don't cause enough aggravation. Sandburg lived far longer. We offer you proof.