Is the World Upside Down
Incredible but true,
Believe it or not,
But it happened.
Driving in a secondary road,
Feeling at peace with the world,
Admiring the tall bushes and trees,
I saw a woman thumbing a ride.
I stopped to my regret for
Three young hooded armed men
Surrounded my car
and robbed me of all I had,
Hired car and all.
I walked back to town
Thankfully I got a lift.
Got some cash from my hotel
And went to have lunch.
A beggar came in and asked for food.
I took pity and went to buy
Some food for him.
The owner sent packing for both of us from his diner.
Hungry we were, and hungry we remained.
I saw a small girl roaming the street.
I took her to the nearest station.
In came her mother accusing me
That I molested the girl.
I spent the night in a cell.
The next day, everything was cleared.
I had just come from abroad.
But now I ask: what kind of world is this?
Three times I tried to do well.
Three times, I was wronged.
Can I be charitable again?
Alas, it is in my nature
To do always good.
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