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Every five years I have to vote When will it count How? And my voice should be heard My leader should be sworn in When shall it come to pass. When will we stop complaining Blame games from Président to MCA The vote was rigged Their was stuffing of ballots Or I think deep state had a hand. When will we stop electoral injustices Divisive politics and tactics Election violence and riots. When? When will we stop looting? Killing based on tribes. When will elections be free? Fair and not subjective Who will change our motive Educate our people on oneness Self love and sharing. When will I stop caring About my ethnicity and religion When? Will I apply for a job and get it When will education truly become free And key to life and success When will my country finish the name corruption. When will the corrupt and Cartels be prosecuted. When will I claim to be patriotic? When democracy is just a D - word. Its only police brutality and use of force That applies to the people Making some to become crippled. When will I say, thank you Mr president you did a great job. When will our youth get employed If their children abroad also are jobless When will everything become normal? I'll have to wait for that time When I'll speak to everyone in my national language. When will the government care about unemployment And when can my mom get good treatment. Charles Odimo Wanderous poet
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