USA Africa Dialogue Series - The Detectives’ Den (Poem)

By Chidi Anthony Opara

 

Screams,

Claims of innocence,

Pleas for mercy,

Screams.

The detectives' den

Is full of hostages.

 

Desk Sergeants

Sit behind dilapidated desks

Counting ransoms,

Files

Brim with bail bonds.

 

Behind the desks

Banners beam;

"Police is your friend",

"Bail is free".

 

Skins

Are splashed with diseases,

Legs wobble,

Hands are handcuffed behind.

 

 

In quivering voices

Hostages

Strapped of cash

Beg for moratorium.

 

The rest of humanity

Hug

Indifference.

 
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