Poli(Trik) Ians Poem by Alem Hailu Gabre Kristos

Touting about
To -democracy-
taking path
Many a psychopath
In the acid-test of integrity
Proves aberrant
Exuding a political stench
To development-and- democracy
Thirsty repugnant.


A phony politician
Has a double face
Which s/he changes from
Place to place
To sweet talk
Citizens sugar-coated
Ideals to embrace.
But monster's follies
Is sure own talks to efface.


Many a political monster
Wrecks his/her share of disaster
When reason to fantasy
Cedes place,
But soon
S/he will be
Stripped of grace./