Are They Politicians?

Mohan Singh Saud

Can leadership be everybody’s capacity?
If so, why are not all leaders like Mandela,
Gandhi, Lincoln who are still remembered
Not only in their countries but also in the world?

Politics is purely social service done for
The welfare of people and the nation.
But have here politicians this nature?
Or are they only thinking for themselves?

Politics is for controlling corruption
And planning sustainable development
With honesty, ethics, democratic culture,
Determination, dedication and willpower.

Politics is leading people for unity and equality
Without injustice, and social discrimination
But benevolence nature and servicing attitude
Prioritizing the nation and citizens on the top.

But here why do politicians play the role
Of dividing the society and its people who
Had been living for long in perfect harmony
With mutual trust and true brotherhood?
 
Why are they visionless with selfish nature
Thinking just for money, post and power
Promoting corruption and bootlicking culture
Fighting for leaderless autocratic leadership?

Are they politicians in true sense then?

[Mohan Singh Saud is an associate professor, writer, poet, editor and researcher. He has produced some ELT course-books including Grade XI Compulsory English textbook published by the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Curriculum Development Centre, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur, Nepal. He has also published some articles. His poems are published in some books and online newspapers. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Scholars’ Journal. He is interested in writing poems and stories, editing and researching. He works at Kailali Multiple Campus, Dhangadhi, Nepal.]