Lawlessness Poem by Wangchat konyak

'Lawlessness' portrays a society plagued by corruption and exploitation at the hands of a group of individuals who abuse their power for personal gain. 'When a group of narrow-minded men and lazy men come together, there is a threat to society.' This line sets the tone for the poem, highlighting the danger posed by a collective of individuals who lack vision and ambition. Their narrow-mindedness and laziness suggest a disregard for the greater good and a propensity for self-serving actions. 'They put forward a baseless agenda and passed a destructive resolution.' Here, the poem emphasizes the arbitrary nature of their decisions and actions. The agenda they promote lacks substance and is likely driven by selfish motives. Their resolutions, rather than benefiting society, only serve to further destabilize and harm it. 'Their sole discretion is to rip off the soul of the people.' This line vividly depicts the exploitation and oppression inflicted upon the populace by those in power. The metaphorical language suggests a deep, emotional harm inflicted upon the people, stripping away their dignity and humanity. 'Their goal is to extort money from hardworking people.' The poem highlights the economic exploitation perpetrated by these individuals. Despite the efforts of the hardworking populace, their labor is exploited for the financial gain of the corrupt few, perpetuating a cycle of inequality and injustice. 'They have a hundred excuses to defend their greed.' This line underscores the deceptive nature of those in power, who employ myriad excuses and justifications to rationalize their selfish actions. Despite their actions being motivated by greed, they attempt to cloak themselves in righteousness. 'They will self-proclaim themselves as guardian and protectors.' Here, the poem critiques the hypocrisy of the corrupt leaders, who falsely present themselves as guardians and protectors of the people. In reality, their actions betray their true intentions, which are driven by self-interest rather than genuine concern for the well-being of society. 'They heed not to the grievance of the people who struggled to survive.' This line highlights the callous disregard shown by the corrupt leaders towards the suffering and grievances of the marginalized and oppressed. Despite the struggles faced by the people, the leaders remain indifferent, prioritizing their own interests above the welfare of society. 'They compel men to pay the tariff and impose high taxes.' The imposition of tariffs and high taxes further illustrates the economic burden placed upon the populace by the corrupt leaders. These policies disproportionately affect the vulnerable and exacerbate existing inequalities within society. 'They threaten the people if failed to abide by their unjust resolution.' Here, the poem underscores the coercive tactics employed by the corrupt leaders to maintain their grip on power. Through threats and intimidation, they seek to suppress dissent and silence any opposition to their unjust rule. 'They disguise themselves in the form of guardian and protectors.' This line reiterates the theme of deception and hypocrisy, as the corrupt leaders masquerade as benevolent figures while perpetrating injustice and exploitation. Their outward appearance belies their true nature, which is characterized by greed and oppression. 'They conceal their wickedness by teaming themselves as leaders of the Union.' The corrupt leaders exploit the structures of governance, such as unions, to further their own interests and consolidate their power. By infiltrating and co-opting these institutions, they perpetuate their control and shield themselves from accountability. 'For the name sake of Union, they have successfully looted enough wealth from the innocent people.' The poem concludes by highlighting the devastating consequences of the corrupt leaders' actions. Under the guise of serving the union or collective interest, they have enriched themselves at the expense of the innocent and marginalized members of society, leaving a trail of suffering and injustice in their wake.