Contentment

What head comes without history
What government without a say
We say you are good
We say you are bad

A head that holds scepter of a state or nation
We expect of you to meet our wants in provision:
We give up our right to legitimate your existence:
We dwell beneath sovereignty of state existence

A good government is a messenger that serves citizens
In its mind dwells convenient of citizens
It provides social amenities like electricity, etc.
It protects life, right, property, etc.
 
To the people - 
You take government the saviour of your state
In your mind once the post holds, all problems shall be dealt
knowing man is man, having a rang, a limit
God himself gives not all our wants




Note: not that He cannot give all our wants, but intentionally, He won't.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Smith Avatar
April 27, 2017 at 7:46 PM
Well said Afolabi...
Pinet Avatar
April 27, 2017 at 6:55 PM
You bring so much belief to the power of your words that we are moved profoundly by the experience. Emile.
Salehi Avatar
April 25, 2017 at 9:15 PM
Indeed... very powerful write.
Sathasivam Avatar
April 24, 2017 at 1:01 AM
Excellent. Very true. Yes, governments never like to hear that. Well penned. Thanks for sharing it.
Dietrich Avatar
April 22, 2017 at 7:35 PM
YOu are so good at philosophy of this nature, Alfolabi. That last line was awesome.
Callus Avatar
April 22, 2017 at 10:53 AM
Your voice speaks for the people, Afolabi. Without good governments people suffer, and then the rich become richer and the poor poorer. Regards // paul
Trifiatis Avatar
April 22, 2017 at 7:12 AM
Great truths my friend, Afolabi, what you say BUT governments never like to hear! A 7!
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