DEVIL IN UNIFORM
It hurts, yes it hurts
Getting this bruises
From one meant to protect
That's how bad it can be
They assumed "god"
Yet devil in that uniform
Protector now oppressor
That's how bad it can be
Oh ye prophet of pain!
Your anger you can't tame
Has caused us grave pain
Our bread winner
Oh you have taken
And my strength you drain
That's how bad it can be
Oh you tormentor
Who is your next prey
To feed on like vulture
It has become your culture
In a state with no system
That's how bad it can be
In my torment
The judge is bribed
Denied justice
Why me
Why me
I ask why me
Because I'm a common man?
That is how bad it can be.
Etumnu Emeka Williams
About the Poet
Etumnu Emeka Williams is a member of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers; he has several published poems in online poetry platforms such as Allpoetry, Poemhunters, Poemia etc. and contributed a poem entitled "Judge from Wuhan" in the Poetry/Essay anthology COVID-19 Ripostes of Lockdown Voices.
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