The Blind Deaf
Power ripped away the expectations of posterity
Leaving the hopeless and powerless-
Resigned to insecurity and inferiority
Feud is juxtaposed with greed
As myriad families-
Find it yet impossible to feed
Men are quick to justify-
But the objective of warfare
To the harsh neglect of-
The provision of a decent healthcare
An infant dies before his first birthday
Whiles teenagers fear-
But their retirement and old age
The arms of dreams are hard twisted
Rendering the thoughts of men-
Fragile and neglected
Brutality is cherished by queens and kings
Yet on their fingers,
They wear democratic bracelets and rings.
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poem by Emmanuel Kwabena Woyome
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