Lazy Intellects

Hoodwinked..African politics..

Don't complain

Or whine in pain 

When all is lost 

At your own cost

Don't decry

Don't even ask them why

You were no fool

When they took your stool

Don't bemoan

Don't even groan 

You did promote

To get them their vote

You didn't even try

When they seemed to defy

To turn back the clock

Is to squeeze water from a rock

Your head is in the cloud

So they think they are allowed

To make those choices

That's drowning your voices

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I'm a little stunned to read your reply to Jacob's review: "Voting is just a formality . . . meaningless protocol" . . . most people in the US act like voting is the ultimate freedom & privilege . . . most decry how this "honor" shouldn't be squandered. Well, I admit, I've never voted (I'm almost 60). It just seems to be a choice between two less-than-meaningful candidates, & nothing ever changes, no matter which group is "in power." Needless to say, I very much relate to your viewpoint & your message.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

interesting, you mention this being about African politics...but it could just as well refer to our politics over here...as steppenwolf sang in Monster..."now our vote is a meaningless joke"

well expressed...

j.

[Anima Akuffo]

Too right, it applies everywhere. Voting is just a formality...meaningless protocol.

Thanks for taking the time to read and review. Much appreciated.