This year 2020
I see the collapse of
a legitimate government
orchestrated by an old fox
who smugly thought
he had the numbers
resigned to seek
a fresh mandate
for his own political agenda
How ironic it was to see
his power-play backfired
when his right-hand man
took over the reins
leaving him out in the cold
as the whining toothless tiger
This year 2020
I see the selective execution
of the rule of law
whereby breaking the same rule
the ordinary are fined and jailed
the privileged are easily let off
by a slap on the wrist
where the guilty siphoning billions
are allowed to walk free awaiting appeal
the poor mice are caged in lock-ups
while still on trial
where elected frogs bound by
oaths of service with integrity
leap from one party to the other
for their vested interests
This year 2020
I see the mega impact of COVID-19
infecting or killing by the millions
casual touch or close proximity
can now be deadly
boundaries are set around
home, district, state, or country
like a prison or a sanctuary
depends on which side of the coin
you see
while the world economies crumble
Mother nature revives and thrives
with the air becoming fresher,
vegetation greener and water clearer
free from the greedy exploits of man
This year 2020
I see many real-life lessons
for me to ponder and learn.
Cover image by Hello I’m Nik on Unsplash .
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