Another set of jubilant youngsters
their big moment, cracking civil services exam
celebrated by the media, parents, friends...
So happy for them!.
A little sad too, knowing
tomorrow their political masters, could be criminals
wolves in sheep's clothing
with only intent of winning elections
remaining in power, and enjoying its loaves
without audit or scrutiny
As for the bright youngsters, as they age
most would learn to join the system
slip into its comfort
rather than be idealist fools
fighting it, the system at a heavy price!
Sad situation. The young ideals are likely to be stifled by the old crooks in politics.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for going into the essence of what the poem seeks to convey.
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