The Two Ds Today In My Country

A degree in my country 
A decree in my country 

No degree is needed
When decree’s respected

Not a degree is valued
When decree is issued

Any degree for boot-clickings?
Only a decree to boot-licking 

No degree is profitable 
As decree is on profiteers’ table 

A degree seen to aid positive change
A decree is issued to end that change 

A degree that’s hauling critics 
Is issued a decree without ethics 

A degree becomes problematic 
As decree favors only diplomatic
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Aker Avatar
April 26, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Agustin Avatar
March 31, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Fairchild Avatar
November 13, 2018 at 12:10 AM
WOW! I did NOT think of THAT! What a hard thing! I love how you consolidate the whole picture into these two words: Degree and Decree. Makes it much more intense and focused. WONDERFUL!
Bangalee Avatar
November 8, 2018 at 5:02 AM
interesting writing- degree to positive change and decree issued to end that change
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