Politician
The politician looked at his schedule and frowned,
All his time ,in this campaign was drowned
"What is this ? Why did you put me in a fix?
A joint appointment with the farmers and the industrialist,
Don't you know vote banks don't mix?
Reschedule them please,
Call them separately,
He told his secretary.
Next day the farmers group arrived, led by an activist,
The poor farmer trembled outside the door , stepping in seemed to resist.
Declared the activist
Here are some of the people whose livelihoods be wrecked
By this proposed dam project
No, No that cannot be allowed
Their lands cannot be swallowed
I know the importance of their contribution
Why even my slogan brings it to attention
Vote for me my good men and we will find a resolution
You will keep your lands and leave your children their due inheritance
Next day the industrialist arrived assured of welcome,
Handed over a briefcase , a token, to help with your campaign some,
Sir, you know the amount of revenue and jobs the plant will bring,
It needs the power from the dam if it is to be ready by next spring,
Unfortunately there are always those that impede progress,
But you can ,well see its necessity, in your farsightedness.
Of course, Of course, I see that indeed
With your support and blessing, we can make sure the opposition cedes,
If I can count on your vote , we can make it work for sure,
Perhaps a relocation package for the farmers, the industrialist ventured,
No , no need,They will find their way to the cities anyway, it would be an adventure.
Now ,the farmer and the industrialists' lawyer occasionally meet in court,
Where the trials are long and justice is short,
As the poor farmer watches his beloved parcel disintegrate to sand,
He cannot till it or water it for it is now disputed land
The industrialist already scouring the neighborhood for other sites,
Where the local inhabitants cannot put up a court fight,
As for the politician , the only magic that he delivered,
Was the speed and alacrity with which his promises disappeared,
Now ,he has made a mighty political alliance with the prime ministers' set,
And has his sights set on joining the cabinet.
--shubha
The politician looked at his schedule and frowned,
All his time ,in this campaign was drowned
"What is this ? Why did you put me in a fix?
A joint appointment with the farmers and the industrialist,
Don't you know vote banks don't mix?
Reschedule them please,
Call them separately,
He told his secretary.
Next day the farmers group arrived, led by an activist,
The poor farmer trembled outside the door , stepping in seemed to resist.
Declared the activist
Here are some of the people whose livelihoods be wrecked
By this proposed dam project
No, No that cannot be allowed
Their lands cannot be swallowed
I know the importance of their contribution
Why even my slogan brings it to attention
Vote for me my good men and we will find a resolution
You will keep your lands and leave your children their due inheritance
Next day the industrialist arrived assured of welcome,
Handed over a briefcase , a token, to help with your campaign some,
Sir, you know the amount of revenue and jobs the plant will bring,
It needs the power from the dam if it is to be ready by next spring,
Unfortunately there are always those that impede progress,
But you can ,well see its necessity, in your farsightedness.
Of course, Of course, I see that indeed
With your support and blessing, we can make sure the opposition cedes,
If I can count on your vote , we can make it work for sure,
Perhaps a relocation package for the farmers, the industrialist ventured,
No , no need,They will find their way to the cities anyway, it would be an adventure.
Now ,the farmer and the industrialists' lawyer occasionally meet in court,
Where the trials are long and justice is short,
As the poor farmer watches his beloved parcel disintegrate to sand,
He cannot till it or water it for it is now disputed land
The industrialist already scouring the neighborhood for other sites,
Where the local inhabitants cannot put up a court fight,
As for the politician , the only magic that he delivered,
Was the speed and alacrity with which his promises disappeared,
Now ,he has made a mighty political alliance with the prime ministers' set,
And has his sights set on joining the cabinet.
--shubha
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