Blares the loudspeaker
Hurling a slew of slogans
It’s election time folks
In our dear Motherland

The eyes are shedding tears
The heart is torn asunder
As the politicians hit the streets
With their palms joined together

Every manifesto is curated
For humans under the weather
Creativity knows no limits
In changing for the better

After the results are declared
Promises are quickly forgotten
For now it’s deal time folks
Requiring astute political acumen

For the man on the street
It is just so much of fun
Free entertainment, along with
Occasional doles for lunch

Subir Chakraborty / 14th May 2019