Patriot's Wheel

Before his rise,he was a patriot.
His love for the land seemed to soar.
But once in power,his patriotism no more.
A mad man wandering lost and wild
Is more patriotic than him.

Yet,when his reign comes to an end
The cycle spins
Once more a patriot he will become
Round and round the wheel turns.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Rodrigues Avatar
February 5, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Something to think about when you are a leader.
Wolf Avatar
January 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Interesting angle here, Akham. What IS IT about power that turns ordinary people into madmen?
Singh Avatar
January 19, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Politics regarded as means of power and earning....
Andresen Avatar
January 19, 2025 at 2:14 AM
- Well said: "But once in power, his patriotism no more" ... great written, Akham - hugs
Seeker Avatar
January 18, 2025 at 8:51 PM
As the angage gives ~ Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely
Romios Avatar
January 18, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I would not want to be that person.. Because you were automatically hated. They hate you because you’re successful. And they want to see you out of power as soon as possible. But people don’t realize they are the ones who put that person in office. We’re facing World War III so I hope you get this. He doesn’t need the job at all and I wouldn’t do it.. people spit on any politician. As if they are better.. no, they are not. They are drunk on their own nothingness.. but think they are gods
Dietrich Avatar
January 18, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Hmmm anyone in particular?
Singh Avatar
January 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
A trend.Thanks
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