Standing on the springboard of idiocity, spitting out lies shamelessly. Idiots of the nation in the corridors of power.
Preaching shadows of democracy but catalysts of democratic backsliding committing heinous crimes in the broad daylight. The idiots of the nation in the corridors of power.
Their Satanic hypocrisy is the product of their arrogance and mental stupidity. Their big ego blinds them from ultimate reality.
Pretending to be superior while standing on the shoulders of the masses, the idiots of the nation in the corridors of power.
Novel entities of society lack moral values, being drunk with power. lot of the mumbo jumbo from their mouth .
Turning politics into business of lies and manipulation, the idiots of the nation in the corridors of power.
Robbing the poor and destroying their nations, mischief-makers on the world stage. thinking with their bottom and not the top !
Climbing the ladder of success dubiously and ruthlessly, committing organised crime day and night against their nations.
Idiots of the nation standing on the springboard of idiocity!
By Chanda Katonga.
He was a success and on top of the world,
But his triumph came at a great price,
Had stepped on too many lives,
Up the ladder to the top.
He sat behind a big mahogany desk,
And soon knew he was over his head,
Was not prepared for the task,
For someone at the top.
Tried to hide the big mistake by pretending,
But all the executives knew,
It was just a matter of time,
Before he would be through.
He was among so many that greed has warped,
Ambitions and skill could not support,
But was promoted to the top,
Of his incompetence.
Blood on the ladder of success.
Not a sign of progress,
Whatever the worldview,
It’s a crime, nonetheless.
At the fair, they’d beckon us in, tell us that we’d see a girl become a gorilla. They’d chant, “Girl, girl, girl, girlilla, gorilla…”
Monkeying Around
gorillas dressed in leopard suits, climbing
the so-called “ladder of success”
hopping onto
tiger-rings of oak
they may be gorillas
but to each other, they’re monkeys
kids in monkey suits
paid in daily rocks
white-collar players
sans elevator music
back in time
trinkets laid out on twin beds
muzak orchestra plays
as we shop
or we scrawl up a menu
making sure the sister’s choice
is the special
always a crazy conglomeration
we were never mean
we just laughed as the other
threw the pillow
and it landed on the flame
oops
you can recoup
if that happens in virtual reality
or stop the action
before a catastrophe happens
no wonder parents like
their kids
to sit still
i tried dressing in a leopard suit
but i’m too old to climb the ladder
yesteryear, i was paid in “Parcheesi”
today’s chromecast: “Say cheese”
returning to the present
i tap the gorilla on the shoulder
“Stop monkeying around,” I say,
“Throw your grandma a great big kiss.”
The toxic masculinity
The big gorilla, a silverback, found in the woods a tiny creature
it first had thought of killing, but in the tiny animal saw beautiful
eyes trusting him and the great ape falls in love.
People will say it is the female part of the man in action, I say no
all men are tender when given the opportunity to defend and often
risking their life for things they love.
In our time a man is supposed to climb the ladder of success so
he can buy a bigger car and house for the family, although his wife
also has a career the man is still expected to pay.
The hubby would like to have 5-6 children it is in his nature to breed,
but now that women are emancipated, big families are out
at most one or two children, preferably adopted from Africa or Asia
The wife has so many expenses staying slim and buying clothes of
the latest trend and there is the theater, the art exhibition it is vital
to be seen in the right circle.
The man gets a mistress who can provide him with sexual relief and
since his wife is not approachable his mistress listens to his woo.
The gorilla and the man are two of kind tender of heart and deeply
misunderstood
Muses are seen as a source of inspiration for writers of poetry. They guide the poet and form his or her words. Often seen as mediators between the spiritual and sensual aspects of poetry.
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Place me on a pedestal and take me to the stars
enrich me with linguistic words of honey sweet
Fly me to the moon on wings of butterflies
dear muse, let your pearls resound inside this golden cornet
conduct in me a symphony with all the colors of the wind
inside this poignant writer's heart, there will always be a place
for you
So let us ruminate, reflect and contemplate together,
you and I side by side
floating high above the sky.
Climb the ladder of success with me, take me to Venus
so I can dance with the sun and cha cha with the moon
fly like a water ouzel and swim like a Mermaid
you and I side by side
for all time...
Jan 3 2023
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It is the spiritual experience of love and grace that leaves us rejuvenated and refreshed.
The rejuvenation of the spirit is crucial and a daily necessity.
Routine reading of good quality material will expand your territory.
Opportunity is the name of each rung on the ladder of success.
One must take risks in order to get better, then make better your best.
The traits of the strong indicate a nonyielding effort and they do not back down when receiving a bruise.
These are people who are not willing to throw in the towel, even if by chance they lose.
Sometimes all you need is a leap of faith to propel you to success.
With desire and focus, all of your wants and needs will be addressed.
Make sure your worst enemy does not reside between your own two ears.
The greatest gift, the greatest possession we have is the power of love that chases away all fears.
STOP: Please do not step on others
~ when climbing the ladder of success
LORABELLE YASIS
Acrostic
Don't rest on your Laurels
COntinue to climb the ladder of success
Along the way theRe are trials and tests
WAlk and stand tall with a forehead high
Be determined and courageous
True and Endless love will come to you
‘tiLL all your dreams come true
Everlasting joy, God will imbue.
BeYond the mountains of hardship
Lies the vAlley of success
Remember that every cloud has a Silver lining
People say, at the end of the raInbow there is pot of gold
But at the end of this world, there iS life forever more.
LADDER OF SUCCESS
Free Verse
1001 steps to reach the apex
You need courage and strength
Along the way there are trials and tests
Be careful, watch every step you make.
Ask the help and guidance of God
Courage and conviction to you He'll provide
Ask Him to hold your hands so tight
Going up is not easy, slippery and too steep
From the first step there are challenges
Overcome it with hope and faith
Never lose your courage and fortitude
Aim high till you reach the pinnacle of success.
Don't rest on your laurels they say
In your journey you're almost half way
Though the road is rough and bumpy
Finish your course with intrepidity and dignity
You are young and beautiful
The future has many good things to offer
Concentrate in your studies
Finish it with flying colors.
You are the pride of your parents
The crown and glory of the church as well
A good example among the chosen
Someday, you’ll stand before men clapping their hands.
she climbed the ladder of success
i was there since the first rung
she now makes more money than me
i now surprise her with a red velvet cake
while digesting said red velvet cake, i give her an unexpected foot massage
see, the privilege is on MY end because i was the one she chose to give her heart to
why break her down and make her feel less than
she will leave my behind at first notice, and i will miss her soft acceptance of ME
knowing this, i draw her bath water, lukewarm with a pinch of hot
tea tree is the Queen's Royal Preference this evening
as i help her in the tub, i make her laugh and she returns the favor
i am relaxed, she is relaxed, and together we make sanity and happiness reachable
we cherish each other again, Knowing, but not knowing
i see MY Ladder of Success.......
Always be determined
To give it your best
Put your heart into everything
Climb the ladder of success
Believe that you can do it
Be the one who achieves
Just keep at it
No matter how arduous the battle may seem
Hands of America
Hand-over-hand: arduous climb
up the ladder of success.
Hand made: goods from a foreign land,
homeland in economic distress.
Hand-in-hand: dire collusion
with despots of detention
by the leaders of the state
that forged liberty's invention.
Underhanded: the undermining
of the only black president;
white hands applying black face,
inciting hatred and malcontent.
Handgun: a clutched firearm
with trigger pull light as breath;
handles on the side of a casket,
results of a violent shooting death.
Handover: a secret tactic
of those whose secret mission
results in the torture of those
sent abroad for extreme rendition.
Handiwork: the bloody results
of falsehoods of those who swore
that our homeland was in danger,
that we must send our best into war.
Handhold: a grip on reality
by people needing a hand.
Hands off: the response of
those who seek to rule this land.
Nostalgia
The moment I was here
I got the handshakes of kings
I got the hugs of queens
The moment I was here
I received a tap on my back
From those ahead of me in intellectualism
The moment I was here
I got the doses of wisdom
Necessary to climb the ladder of success
The moment I was here
I was told the secrets of success
I was imbibed with the spirit of resilience
The moment I was here
I shared jokes with friends and colleagues
Laughing and smiling momentarily
I rubbed minds with future leaders
Discussing the future of our domicile
Hands
Hand in hand: A romantic walk
with relationship in hand
or palm to palm, high five,
victory ever so grand.
Hand over hand: Arduous climb
up the ladder of success.
Hand made: Goods from a foreign land,
homeland in economic distress.
Underhanded: The undermining
of the only black president;
white hands applying black face,
inciting hatred and malcontent.
Handgun: A clutched firearm
with trigger pull light as breath;
handle on the side of a casket,
results of a violent shooting death.
Handover: A secret tactic
of those practicing vendition,
involving the torture of those
captured for extreme rendition.
Handhold: A grip on reality
by people needing a hand.
Hands down: The response
of those who now rule the land.
Girls when your climbing the ladder of success, don’t let them stop you from doing your best.
Don’t believe the words I love you, when all they care to see is you not getting through.
They say you’re cute/they say you’re fine, but nine months later they say you’re not mine.
Keep your head held up high, so you won’t have to be singing a lullaby.
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