I have answered my own question concerning the meaing of Pau, pampon,
and durance. It refers to Les Miserables and their confinemt to where
they do not want to be.

It seems to be a reference to the treatment of the less fortunate of
the New Orleans evacuees.

In order to maintain the praise he loves so much, Mr Bush flees from
the scene's responsibilities.

These people will be refused the ability to salvage what little they
have left.
Those who did not flee had at forst expected to be granted relief, but
instead they will be given no pardon, nor the time they are asking for.
They will be confused trhat they are arrested and given little
consideration.

Not to mention, I picked these two quatrains out at random wondering of
I could find some additional quatrains which may have been applicable.

Now I get reasonable interpretation.