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The Societal Rats

Masters of theft
Morally retarded
With devious stealing methods
For people, today they steal
From them, tomorrow they steal

Skewing the popular concept of morality
The execuTHIEVES among rodents
Leading players in series of shocking scandals
With gross misconducts running the gamut of vices
Devious financial dealings and embezzlements

Shall I compare thee to rats?
The societal rats in human clothing
Faithless shipmates, residents of trash heaps.
Even candidates for public offices 
Stripped grain warehouses

Eaten entire field of tomatoes
And other vegetables
Waves of tree climbing rats 
Have stormed orange groves
And devoured the fruit

Roof rats have descended after the dark
To nip at sleeping children and adults
The then 'holy' one,
So easily stoop to thievery.
Wallowing in wanton moral filths

Manifestoes are less important
You only appear to take a satanic
And moronic relish in splashing thy vulgarities
Into the face of the public

Unless thou  anchor thy knowledge to moral foundation,
The ultimate result will be dust and ashes.
Dust and ashes that will bury the hopes
And monuments of men beyond recovery

Copyright © Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon | Year Posted 2016

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Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/27/2018 7:59:00 AM This is very relevant based on the current political climate in the USA and around the world. Login to Reply Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon Date: 8/27/2018 4:48:00 PM So sad! The future of a generation they care less about. Well, I believe in God's governance which shall set man free. Thanks for the review, my dear friend. Hugs.

Joseph C Ogbonna Date: 4/11/2017 10:23:00 AM This is typical of the Nigerian politician. He is so accurately described in this poem. Login to Reply Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon Date: 4/13/2017 1:18:00 PM You are very right my dear brother; they are very corrupt. Thank you for checking by, Mr Joseph.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/6/2017 7:05:00 PM sadly, they are taking us down WITH them for we are all in the same boat. A curse on mankind. So wish we could be rid of them all. WEll done, Adeniji. Login to Reply Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon Date: 1/7/2017 3:53:00 PM It is very bad! All they are after is winning elections and make people suffer. Thanks for your comment, Andrea. Much love to you.

Joanna Daniel Date: 12/28/2016 11:11:00 PM A very strong true write, Adeniji:) all the politicians are concerned about is the next elections. If only they worked with the fear of God...the world would be a better place:) we should only pray:) Login to Reply Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon Date: 12/29/2016 2:43:00 AM Of course, they don't care for the masses. The fear of God is dead. Well said, Jo. Joy to you.

Don Johnson Date: 12/28/2016 7:17:00 PM The awful greed around the world, Rich want you to work cheap, Suicide for the poor already, Serfs n Vassals they are asleep. Login to Reply

Don Johnson Date: 12/28/2016 7:17:00 PM The awful greed around the world, Rich want you to work cheap, Suicide for the poor already, Serfs n Vassals they are asleep. Login to Reply Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon Date: 12/29/2016 2:41:00 AM Too bad! Thank you for checking by, Don. Much love and joy to you.

Doug Vinson Date: 12/28/2016 12:57:00 PM Adeniji, thank you for your rich language. What you speak of is human nature, and it's always a question of how we proceed. Login to Reply Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon Date: 12/28/2016 2:46:00 PM I wonder why people could be so self-centered that they never care for the present generation and generations yet unborn! Thank you for checking by, Doug_-hugs.

Alona Perlin Date: 12/27/2016 4:40:00 PM You are so right! Most of society is depraved, nowadays, unfortunately! Login to Reply Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon Date: 12/27/2016 4:45:00 PM Thank you for taking your time to read my poem, Alona.

Mark Peterson Date: 12/27/2016 2:02:00 PM Ah, the lives and legacies of the morally bankrupt, aptly conceived as rats. You've hit upon all the key points and with the clarity of a poet. The words may not cure, but the rats that listen are then left without excuse. This is comforting to read. Login to Reply Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon Date: 12/27/2016 3:26:00 PM Thank you Mark, I am thrilled to have you on this platform. You gladden my heart each time I receive your comments or read your poems. Much joy and love to you my new friend. Mark Peterson Date: 12/27/2016 2:03:00 PM You might like my 'Piteous the Legion' and 'Looking Down.'