This is a poem about governments who round up the poor and homeless when hosting major events,lock them up and release them after the event is over.it also touches on governments who neglect the needs of their people such as security and development


Daddy

daddy...this is your son
the not so handsome one
I have pimples on my face
and really bad body odour
when the visitors come
you lock me up in a room
and when they are gone
you quickly unlock the door

daddy...this is your daughter
the one whose husband beats her up
abusing me and the children
but you always fail to intervene
turning a blind eye
as if to encourage him
the other day he beat me to pulp
you reacted a little too late

daddy...this is your family
your long suffering family
we are neglected
helplessly watching you
only taking care of yourself
daddy...we call out to you
to honour your obligation to us
we depend on you...please look after us




Poetry by Mike
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Written on 2006-09-07 at 18:32

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tony legba
Interesting, a different voice from so many on Poetbay.
In one way this is a simple poem about family relationships, but it is actually an attack on patriarchy, the rule of the Father-figure, and how capitalism creates an underclass.
This is stongly expressed in well-controlled free-verse. I enjoyed reading this. Thanks.
2006-12-13


la tristesse
such a disgusting event expressed on paper with so much dignity. i really admire you for that.
2006-10-26


Amanda K
Mike,
That was a masterpiece. You did address the government in a smart way and expressed the anger and discontentment.


Excellent!!!!!
2006-09-15


wolfthepoet
Hey cat, thats deep, thats th direction my poems are headed (not the ones posted on the bay). Im glad you see the social misjustice, Neglected blindsided government agencies, rather than seek financial or mental help, confine them to cages. great write.
2006-09-07


zeeshan
ummm......
bitter, a bitter one !!!!!!

but wonderful write,
woah !!!! you disrupted me !!!!!
2006-09-07