Robert Mugabe Poem by Rajnish Manga
Robert Mugabe
One can recall you as a cynosure
Of the great people of Zimbabwe
And a strong leader of the NAM
It seems to have changed today
They charge you of skull-duggery
And a practitioner of witchcraft
Now at 91, you have had enough
Shun the lure of power, take rest
Let Zanu-PF choose young blood
You must set an example before
The younger generation and be a
Patron instead of a punching bag
(NAM = Non-Aligned Movement during cold war days)
Politicians, nay, dictators like Mugabe are a disgrace on the face of earth. I really wish every dictator fell like Mubarak et al. A really well penned political poem Mr Manga. Thanks for sharing.
It; s a pleasure getting amazing reviews on my poems. This one is no different. Thanks, Dear Soul. During the past four five decades, we have seen many kings and dictators brought down from their high pedestals to dust on the ground. Mugabe invited the wrath of his people and was removed unceremoniously.
Those like Mugabe find it hard to relinquish power. Eventually, he was forced to resign by popular demand.+++10
Politicians just don't want to step down on their own. Last two decades have seen a number of such despots licking the dust. Thanks for your positive feedback.
sorry old Mugabe...we will always remember you...you will never die to us
Thank you very much for being on this page and sharing your sentiments about the deposed Zimbabwean leader. But you will agree that whatever happened was already written on the wall.
Yes! ! He has to give way for the youth! To set an example for the young generation. Thanks for sharing this poem with us. Hitting the nail on the head!
Thank you so much for supporting my views about the leaders who are outdated in terms of their utility (they are rather a big liability) to their countries. They must give their countrymen a reason to rejoice.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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5/4/2024 5:12:45 PM # 1.0.0.1119
A balanced, fair consideration of Robert Mugabe, who has been vilified in the English press, perhaps unjustly. At 91, it is time for him to step down, no question.
It is unfortunate that rulers just don't want to give up power and opt for voluntary retirement. They are cut off from the public and forget their aspirations in the changed world order. Thanks, Michael.