Of Politicks & Politricks - December 19, 2007
Ticks and tricks in Ogyakrom
Not strange bedfellows, these
In a sea of much activity
Ticks and tricks entertain each other
Juicy and well-fed on bloody prizes
Parasites, killing the mighty one
Sucking her dry at every turn
Bloated and useless self-lovers
The politickal beasts, like little axes
In little strokes fell the mighty oak
Shall the oak fall, to bloody merit?
Brazen politickal beasts must fall
Tricksters and twisters passing through
Minds, like toys in their hands, they play
Cesspool games with beautiful smiles
Behind the veil, the spider weaves
Deceitful stories assault the ear
Charming moves seduce the mind
Broad smiles conceal cunning hearts
Of giant spiders and fine webs … all must fall
Ticks and tricks pollute the vision
Running amok for lack of a challenge
Silent saviors, powerless to save
Hidden jewels in a beautiful crown
Pink, blue, and green teasers
Purple and brown faces and rewards
The grateful palm welcomes them all
The eager feet run to do their bidding
The ticks and tricks of the polity
Running amok in rolling meadows
Living on borrowed time for now
Ticks and tricks will not survive
Silent onlookers must sacrifice the fence
Join the struggle for the common good
The interest of Ogyakrom in every heart
The future of Ogyakrom on every mind
- esi
I wrote this around the time of the national congresses of the various Ghanaian political parties. That season reflected much of what goes on in general political life – ticks who suck human and non-human resources dry – leaches, and the tricks they use and promises they make. The survival of the ticks and their tricks is facilitated by the silent saviors – the people, who can act responsibly, think progressively etc to save the situation, but rather sit on the fence and aid and abet the ticks. ‘Tick’ may be a harsh characterization, but seriously, ever had a dog in the house? …then you’ve seen some tick action. … think about it for a while … …
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