by Afeez Adeyemi Adisa | |
Published on: Sep 25, 2003 | |
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Type: Poetry | |
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Peace is snoring Enmity is reigning Freedom degrades Autocracy is exalted Violence is synonymous In my country Justice is limited Poverty is the victor Famine is sine qua non And killings are necessary In my country Democracy is in confusion Politicians are criminals Illiterates are leaders While graduates are slaves In my country Child abuse is necessary Future of youths is in doom Youths engaged in illegal deals Because no one cares for them In my country Cruelty is important Money is the savior Deception is embraced Honesty can kill In my country Hungry politicians are ruling The president is sleeping And hangs a “do not disturb” sign Just by his door In my country No one dares challenge The power that be And everyone knows That silence is precious. « return. |