Poetry
Soliloquy of a politician
I could not see the splendor of mother earth so far
As I have blindfolded myself, overwhelmed by selfish desire
Which instigated me to craft ways to remain concentrated
In the self love that almost has left me deserted. My pernicious politics torments and unsettles me
Because I have hardly chased the sterling acme
Of love for all, which is sublime
And carries the blessing of the divine. Many a time I got 'S0S' calls from a long way off
And every time I responded with attempts to bluff
Those millions who needed succour
By affirming my commitment to their welfare. Despite my promise to work for the downtrodden
I labored ceaselessly to raise and strengthen
A vicious circle to thrive on devil's racket
To thwart the growth of virtuous circuit. I have never tried to know where glory lay
Rather conspired to block the sunny ray
So that people cannot see their adversity
To enable me to reap gain till eternity. Being purged of people's love I could not see
The sparkle in the eyes of human lovers in spree
Chased by my own misdeeds I could not nourish
The values to help the good in me to flourish. As I am getting tired, lonely and old
I pray to the Almighty to take me to His fold
So that I may not commit any more crime
To let them pinprick me the rest of my life.
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