The storm hovers,
The "kakwaka storm" hovers
And storms,
The homeland quakes,
Heads roll.
From his fictional abode,
With a full chest
Of military medals,
Idi
The son of Amin
Quips,
"Whenever there is a change
Of government in Africa,
A few heads must roll".
(C) Chidi Anthony Opara
#2023Poeticthought
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Chidi Anthony Opara is a Poet, IIM Professional Fellow, MIT Chief Data Officer Ambassador and Editorial Adviser at News Updates (https://updatesonnews.substack.com)
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