A government that Scares
We are humans, voices cursed
Undying urge to do the worst
We are humans, the ugliest creation
Damned to hell, sans salvation.
Presidents, PMs, figureheads of ‘democracy’
Dependent on policy as if it were prophecy
Hell breaks loose at international conventions
As people patiently preserve apprehensions.
Taunts are tossed, then follow curses unresisted
Slurs no one even knew existed
Insults
Threats
Ridicules
Slander
Violence
Shatter all prayers for alliance
For after every mundane proposal
The big red button, at submissive disposal
Glares and flickers in our leaders’ eyes
One word tips off the tongue and everyone dies –
PRESS. PRESS. PRESS. PRESS. PRESS.
It rings through their minds, it rings through their ears
Unleashing a frenzy of everyone’s fears
Every altercation and every event
Is one word away from complete descent.
Boisterous bickering between governing boards
With resistance rising, burgeoning hoards
For all too infatuated with their own disarray
An unnoticed awakening is crafting its way
Through a kid’s coloured crayons
Through a questioner’s quill
Through a linguist’s lips
Through a graffitist’s canvas
Through a doctor’s stethoscope
Through a judge’s gavel
Through a voice like yours.
Word power is a blessing we all possess
Triumphing choice over duress
A strength so gargantuan, not to be compared
Only to be cared and only to be shared.
For we are humans, voices blessed
Tongues of gold and speech our crest
We are humans, beauty in tons
Adam’s blessed daughters and sons.