Shake my hand Mr.President

Shake my hand Mr.President

A Poem by Centfie

'One hand alone cannot form a handshake just as one tree alone cannot a forest make'

I implore you Mr. President to really shake my hand
We are progeny of the same mama, our Land
Unparalleled is the visitors knowledge of our flora
Besides, some brains have departed for the Diaspora

I am The People; Sir, you represent The Country
With our diversity, creativity, freedoms and free primary
I am the common citizen with common problems
Don't we find meaning in the same national emblems?

We beg the government all the time, every time, we suffer-
It is like crossing in front of your motorcade in drunken stupor.
Why talk of peace when Tribalism is not abating?
If the elections will be rigged, what is the point of voting?

Do you feel the pinch of economy in your pocket?
Or is it only noticeable through the national budget?
The prices of used clothes have become preposterous
Meagre taxed wages make costs of living enormous

Please Rais, give it a day or two to shake my hand
In its grip, texture, temperature, you might understand
We could also have tea and non-political talk in Swahili
As day follows night and night follows day we are family

© 2014 Centfie


Author's Note

Centfie
Rais means President

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Hand shaking means many things in different countries. Some seal a big deal with a handshake. Bravo if you get that deal...:).....

Posted 8 Years Ago


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siasa mbaya, maisha mbaya!

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Centfie

9 Years Ago

Alvin manzee...yu know originally i wrote with words like mitumba and tunaomba serikali but nilitoa .. read more

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Centfie
Centfie

Nairobi, East Africa, Kenya



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