Enough is enough

It's voting time once again

All the hopefuls shall appear

We know for next five years 

They'll conveniently disappear

We still believe that we matter

In ugliness search for beauty

As so-called "model citizens"

We vote to perform our duty

After the sloganeering dies

The worst one usually wins

We just blame it on karma

Recompense for untold sins

Can there not be a change 

If we are sure we all want it?

Would require concerted effort

But no need to go and flaunt it

Candidates shouting the most

Making old promises in new din

Election time's the opportunity 

To consign them to History's bin

Observe cutouts and posters

Defacing neighbourhood space

Decide that enough is enough,

"I shall not vote for this face!"

Follow neither leader nor herd

Loudest voice nor biggest name

If you still press the wrong button

You've got only yourself to blame

Raju Moray writes a regular column for The Leaflet, titled 'Adalat Antics'.

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