Perspicacity of the People

The people notice
the elements posing
a threat to the
health of a nation
and honesty in life.

They are super
in judging the worth
of the leaders;
the why, when and how
of corruption.

They are experts in
understanding the
false promises
of the leaders
and demanding
the present gifts.

They are fast and
silent in casting votes
receiving the bribes
and telling not
even the neighbour.

It is easy for them
to select one party
to rule and the other
to take rest passing
five years in heaping
charges on the ruler.

How quick are our
enlightened citizens!
Expecting not any
Olympic gold medal
they have been doing
this service in polls.

poem by Rajendran Muthiah
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