THE UNCONSCIOUS DEMOCRACY

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I gaze at this thing called democracy
Lying in the hands of rapists bleeding profusely
Who like a gyrating wind engulf her in besiege
My eyes clueless and the doctors too helpless
Her face bright with smiles, but ashen
Her heart full of objectivity, but baffling
Her eyes shine with peace, but fuming
Her lips laden with bitter truth, but sealed

Still her rapists eager to assault again
That wretched girl whose birth was fought
In 1999 was her favourable worthless delivery
The birth of new scary baby democracy

Her suitors have taken her in ransom
Around her are men of brandishing scythe
Mowing the lives of its liberators
Lustfully holding tight her thighs

I thought how profound is this anarchy
I remember how deceitful is Integrity
I remember how votes are now thwart
I remember the ignorance of our youth sadly
I remember the hunger between our teeth painfully
I remember the Inconclusive adjournment of judiciary
I remember how hope in our breast is thrifty
I wonder when this girl shall be rescued finally

I look at her face with pity soaking my socks
Tears almost trickling onto my aggrieved face
And say, "please, my dear sustain these injuries
Don't die young and forever make me mourn."

The unconscious democracy groaned
And said, "Anas, I shall endure all pain
And upon them shall pain be at last....."
I heap a sigh, "O God, answer our prayers...."
Penned by:

(c) Anas M. Ɗansalma
27th March, 2019. dansalma35@gmail.com.

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

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