POEM: NO LOVE
NO LOVE… Hello, spirit; excuse my human side; Something I cannot let slide; It’s time to stop swimming against the tide; So, I won't write like those who lied. … Firstly, love is subverted; Preaching prosperity to our lack; Calming the wounded with unreal peace; When will we call black things black? Bride price or price tag; what is a commodity? More like licensing a punching bag; Or glorified slavery? On whom did their masters hang pain tags? Teachers proudly lied in class; We studied and dug up truths; Then they looked stupid and withheld our marks; Failed us, and called us dumb, lazy youths. Humans make and sell guns and bombs; Each time these things kill, Some are happy to gain over tombs; Dark and empty hearts, love should fill. Every truth has been toggled; Each discovery worsens our fate. Heroes' mandates are stolen, troubles double; Those who tried to cast have dropped late. Leaders are full of darkness and danger. Hurting the masses who cared to vote; Lea
