I Come from a Paradise

 I come from a Paradise

I come from a Paradise who wanted freedom,

But having obtained it will not give it to others;

I come from a Paradise who preach democracy,

But only want it for their fellow families;

I come from a Paradise who cry equality,

But ensure that some are more equal than others;

I come from a Paradise who are always demanding,

But not willing to give to those who are crying.

I come from a Paradise who are supposed to be literate,

But will not do anything until the stars foretell them.

I come from a Paradise who vote for their fancy,

But will jump ship quickly to fulfil their needs.

I come from a Paradise who want to ban slaughter,

But still want their “mussplate” when drinks are being ordered.

I come from a Paradise who offer rice from the moon,

But only a QR code will feed your kids hunger.

I come from a Paradise who bow at the altar,

But show no concerns to the poor on the street.

I come from a Paradise who beg, borrow and steal,

But when it comes to business they are all making deals.

I come from a Paradise who preach compassion,

But at the end of the road there’s only depression.

I come from a Lanka where the people believe,

That even if the ship sinks, the band must play on.

Jan 28, 2023