Fighting Inequity Poem by Yussuf Muktar

Fighting Inequity



Confused at this very crossroad
I held my cheeks high in dismay
After a glimpse of new looks
Of mean skinny milk-less goats
Escorted by caravan of white-turbaned sheep
Grazing everywhere, producing none

I speak and say daringly right
Right here and there, without fear
That what I see may only be a tip
Of the foreseen monstrous iceberg
In the deep, darkly painted sea
With premature waves of inequity
In absolute absence of justice

I am humbled by truth of wisdom
That pride comes before a fall
I struggle with my harmless pen
That jots down nothing but nobility
To achieve a lasting piece of mind
Full of promising peace for all

POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
The poem talks about poor leadership which came as a result of tribal anointment. The leaders were elected and clan wars sued instead of focusing on development.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM

Excellent poem Yussuf, I enjoyed the vivid imagery and creativity of it, nicely done.

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Gajanan Mishra 18 May 2013

promising peace for all, good write, thanks. I invite you to read my poems and comment.

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Yussuf Muktar

Yussuf Muktar

Mandera County, Kenya.
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