POLITICS
by Taofeek Ogunperi
is a river that drowns
even at its bank
is a jungle where squirrels
become alpha lions
is a microphone that gives
a clear voice to the dumb
is an echo that penetrates
the walls in the deaf’s ears
is a wheel, standby for all
that can, that cannot drive
is a road that shifts
size, shape, surface, stretch
is a game: rules definitively undefined
players uncensored, unlimited
is a perigee, an apogee
to good, bad governance
is dirty,
because it is you and I.
POLITICS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Author of a book of poems, Twisted Tongues, Taofeek Olalekan Ogunperi was born and brought up in Ikirun, Osun State, Nigeria. His poems have appeared in print and online media such as Muse for World Peace, Armistice, WriCon Quarterly Journal, Atelewo Pelebe , I am Not a Silent Poet, The Talented and elsewhere. He is a member of the Ultimate Club of Ikirun – an assemblage of youths promoting education in Ikirun and its environment; a member of Muse for Peace Foundation – a group of youths committed to community development and propagating peace. He blogs at namelessexpress.wordpress.com.
A voice for the voiceless… greater u bro.
You spoke the truth bro