Remote Control War Poem by Wensislaus Mbirimi

A new warfare is being played out
Family wide the war has broken out
The Iran/Iraqi conflict easily pales in significance
The cold war is of lesser importance
The Israeli/Palestine skirmishes are but child's play
The Sudanese shenanigans are mere Ben and Betty forays

New warfare's battleground is the family living room
Now turned into family fighting room
No need for chemical or biological warfare here
The UN, AU, or the Hague have no jurisdiction here
Different tactics are used by all
After all it is winner takes all

War is on and control of the remote control is the object
The winner gets to choose and pick the TV channel
Interestingly the protagonists' ages are as diverse as shows opted for
Mummy pining for African movie while daddy is all supersport
The pre-scholar is Mickey Mouse addict while big Sister is a reality TV fan
Daddy pays the subs but prescholar's tactic is to scream while mummy and sis just sulk and pout

Daddy losses out and huffs out to the pub
Mummy tries coaxing mickey mouse with sweets but nothing doing
Big sister has missed an eviction show and wont do her chores
Tom and Jerry are at it again but no one watches
The winner in the battle for the remote is fast asleep remote in hand
Oblivious of the somber mood caused by the remote in his hand