The Sauce

Political Caps! :-)

At a point I almost thought

President Buhari was a parabatai of Trump

Their style is baffling

Althougth there is a hidden sense in it

Like the ruling party

Giving Nigeria a face lift

Oh yes, the incumbents

Finding their way into the vaults

The hearts

The Bellies

Of each outstanding and incredible senators

Who can make my mother

Take selfies like a teenager

The point is,

When a politician says he is

A honest man

It is like a prostitute

Saying she is a virgin

Nevertheless, I love my country

The great tourism sites

The hospitality and kindness

Creativity and pleasantries

Oh, the wedding parties

Talk more of the rich dishes

Yet, President Buhari puts in

Pull out a chair of recession

Stock exchange becomes the regular

Channels and regular progression.

Nigeria, we hail thee

Land of our birth

Author's Note

Omo Naijas!

Reviews

[Debbie Barry]

Hmm. In describing Nigerian politics, I almost thought you were describing U.S. politics. I don't follow politics, for the sake of my sanity, but your simile for the honest politician was excellent. I know a few who are honest, but they're from more rural districts, and they are few. I'm very glad you can still embrace the goodness of your country.

I've known some wonderful Nigerians in my life: academics, mostly. I sort of fell in love with a beautiful teenaged Nigerian boy when I was about 12, but that was one of my first experiences of racial tension, and we were not even allowed to be friends. It was the community, and my family, not his. Sorry, I got off track, but I wanted you to know that I truly appreciate your noble country and people.

[Mirror]

No, Debbie, you are not off track. You are you. I see you in that light and respect it. You are one of the people outside WC that know us, Nigerians academically. Despite the hard politics, we have children and adults who will sacrifice for education. I feel sorry that you didn't have a chance of romance with the Nigerian teenager. Love deserves a chance no matter what. Well, maybe God allowed it for a reason too. And thank you for being so nice, ma'am. Thank you.

There are good politicians and bad ones too. Our president is just like your president in so many ways that can be annoying too :-) But our prayers go for them. We can not be affected by their political manners except we give consent to it. Thank God for democracy. Fair elections, and so on. I don't really know much about the American shady side of politics but I had a glimpse of it during the UN conference. Then I decided Trump is Buhari and vise versa :-). Thank you for stopping by Deb.

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I can relate to your dejection about the condition of modern politics.

The world at present does seem to lack leaders of any substance and integrity. So many politicians sign up for the job only to line their pockets and boost their ego. And from the state of politics in my country, no one can quite b***h and backstab like a group of parliamentarians!

Yet as always, we look forward to the day a person of high character shall walk into the light and truly put the welfare of country and people first.

It could be a long wait......

All the best to you in your country. For there is always patriotism even with dull politicians.

A thoughtful write, Mirror.

[Mirror]

thank you for the insightful write.... thanks

[Paul Bell]

I would vote for the prostitute anyday.
You know exactly what's she offering.
She's also way above a politician in stature.

[Mirror]

hmmm. Paul. :-) Just be careful who you vote for, anyway. Thank you for stopping by, darl.

[Paul Bell]

Should add. I live in Britain. We gave up on politicians years ago.

[Mirror]

okay, noted dear.

[Fanicia E.]

"When a politician says he is
A honest man
It is like a prostitute
Saying she is a virgin" This line though! Makes one wonder why we put our faith in those we know to be hypocrites. I found "The Sauce" to be a reflective and well thought out piece, and a great read.

[Mirror]

:) Thank you much much much Franicia. Thanks for the kind review...

[Fanicia E.]

You're welcome!

[Davidgeo]

Remember when you told me you don't want to be involved with drama or deal with me in any way? So what's up with leaving the follow comment on my work about 15 minutes ago? "@Debbie, please read his name. You are talking with a living corpse without home training and respect. Ignore him. he doesn't know anything... leave him to keep blabbing."

If you say you are going to do something, stick to it. You decide the level of interaction we have. Stay away from my poems and comments with your bullshit and you won't have to hear a single word from me.