“The economy is on a downswing.”
“Raise the volumes on terrorism.”
“We are meeting the Finance Minister today, not the Home Minister.”
“I know that. Divert public attention before we think about corrective measures.”
“Unemployment threatens to reach astronomical proportions.”
“Engage the unemployed youth in discussions about national identity. All symbols are to be held sacred – national birds, animals and flags. Those who do not fall in line are to be castigated as traitors.”
And this is how we reached wherever we are today. Don’t blame the leaders. You chose to follow them wherever you were led, without asking questions.
Reena Saxena 
Your thoughtful poem inspired mine, for which I am most grateful. Thank you.
POLICE AND THIEVES
Dogs are so useful
When we own sheep
We have dogs and sheep
They both have their uses
Dogs have a dual purpose
Sheep, bless them only one
The dogs guard the sheep
As they graze and fatten
The dogs then herd them
To be safely delivered
To the slaughterhouse
To be prepared for the table
Police and thieves
Police and thieves
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I can see we are saying the same thing in different words. Thank you, Ben Naga!
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Yes. Though I was a little over hasty and on reflection I’m making a few changes. If I l’m happy with the final version I shall post it at the “Ben Naga” site at some point.
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https://bennaga.wordpress.com/2019/08/03/12033/
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Thanks for sharing the link!
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seems quite revolutionary
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Thanks!
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