ronin

As Kochs retire, Pompeo's value wanes
he brings no insight, no great expertise.
As talent's fired, and only dross remains
it's less impressive that he aims to please.
In Kansas, it's enough to know a Koch;
the contracts others fought for came with bows.
He knew which bloated egos one must stroke,
when everything depends on whom one knows.
But now, his patrons face mortality;
he'll have to earn a living on his own.
The market's soft for empty flattery,
and Washington's a cold town, all alone.
What Kochs had groomed, a Trump may fire, instead
unless that silver tongue gives awesome head.