A Silent President! Poem by Ramesh T A

A democratically elected president is responsible
For all the happenings of a nation in all situations;
If army, govt., judiciary and press function sans
Any unity or control by the head means it's in anarchy!

Calling itself as main partner in war on terrorism,
But having no control over the affairs of nation
Means president is not the boss, but the terrorist;
This is the conclusion all nations will have of it!

Troubling the peace loving neighbouring nation by
Its pet terrorists who call themselves as freedom
Fighters over the territory of the other surely
Calls for responsible statement from the president!

But, if the president remains silent, how can the
Problems of the nation be solved ever by itself...?
Will it not be shameful on the part of the president
To call itself as peace loving neighbour to neighbours?

It is possible to change friends, if friendship doesn't
Work out well with friends anywhere in the world sure!
But how can a nation be changed, if it doesn't make
Any efforts to normalize situation to maintain peace?