Political Ticks

 







THE POLITICAL TICKS



































Prima-donna, surrounded by yes-men
So used to being pampered.
They claim to fulfil the needs of all,
But ultimately the hopes of millions are trampled.




As the helm of a leader rises and rises,
The plight of the people worsens.
Be it unemployment, illiteracy and communal crises,
Or corruption, and superstitions.




Hell-bent on showing the world,
That poverty here is a thing of the past
Where the reality is, owing to hunger
Unto death the little ones fast.




Criticizing the party in power, is the
opposing party's mode of survival.
And when they come to power [finally!]
Reasons they give on failing to work efficiently are
                                                       "Circumstances Uncontrollable"








For many, politics is a gamble for power and
flying Business Class;
Owning large agricultural plots, plantations and
a fleet of cars.








It has its own kicks.
Scandals and implicating tricks.
Playing the blame game they all enjoy.
While taking credit for something they
                                                    become coy.




Have some shame, throw your fake sense of power off the shelf.
Don't make a mockery of yourselves.
Our Pre-Independence Era leaders weren't fools to have
worked for the country's betterment tirelessly.
So try doing the same, with a sense of pride, wilfully and earnestly.






Critic comments and general comments welcome.