The Newspaper Poem by Ami Joshi

The Newspaper

I am reading the newspaper,
With a cup of tea,
And question the crowds and the ministers,
To ignore my failures.

I am reading the newspaper...

The headlines; Naked and unwrapped,
Hanged my expectations,
And filled my pockets...

I am reading the newspaper.

The headlines; written with the red ink, which said: "Poor Stays Poor
Rich Stays Rich."
Then, took my suitcase to reach office,
And finished the unfinishable work...

I am reading the newspaper.

To be a puppet,
The puppet of politicians and criminals.
To be dressed colourful,
Painted with the blood of innocence.
To buy the expensive stones and shelters,
To get the flawed honour...

I am reading the newspaper.

Though everyday.
To pierce my soul again and again.
May be,
To know the irony of this mundane world...

I am still reading the newspaper,
With a cup of tea...

I am reading the newspaper.

@ Ami Joshi