Government by Magic Spell

Proud am I to claim this version as my own

This government—government by magic spell

From a common brook the electorates ever drunk

A brook perhaps charmed by ones potent sage

To install these potentates of chaos and ruthlessness

To run a government of borrowed loans and oil dough

From Osagyefo to Kuffour combined this debt surpasses all

Just to invest in gargantuan crimes and pursue injustice

In every nook and cranny of the soil

I will neither employ demons nor guns

But to my delight the usual words and biro

To topple the oppressive and corrupt government

Of the Lampo Karachi and half-eared sheep

Supported by their disarray foot soldiers in the wild

Who in daily integrity meditations operate

To attain pseudo-glory and sustain the government

This government is sustained by demons and evil spirits

Whether or not ‘tis interceded for by saints, Wadaads or voodoo men

As the son of man wrestles with dromedaries in its backyard

As the son of man is “sheathed” like sword of Damocles

And very many skulk herein for dreaded secrets and fore plans

To it any saintly ascription seems derogatory and ludicrous

I bet you the last days will soon nullify all the rest

Alas, this one will soon slip into the bottomless ocean!

Notice from cannons and guns ‘twas derived

And jail broke for a coup prisoner to our nation rule

And now ‘tis shattered into yet unsorted fragments

In constant confusing and internal wrangling, bickering and bigotry

Under the armchair Lampo Karachi

From my freedom of speech and conscience I speak

Seeking not to offend a friend or foe

But to convey the truth and inward light.

Sunyani, 17 July, 2012