Corruption's Veil Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis

Rhyme Scheme: ABCC DDEE DDFF GGHI JKLL MMNO DDPP LLQQ CCLL RRJJ G

In shadows cast by deeds concealedA
Where morals yield to greed's appealB
Corrupt officials with hearts of stoneC
In halls of power they've made their throneC
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They wear a cloak of false virtue's guiseD
But beneath it lies a web of liesD
Their pockets bulge with ill gained goldE
While justice's story remains untoldE
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Like vultures circling in the skiesD
They prey on trust with cunning eyesD
Innocence they artfully deceiveF
A web of deceit they deftly weaveF
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Their promises like mirages gleamG
Yet reality's not as it may seemG
They sell the dream of a brighter dawnH
But their path leads to a future forlornI
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With silver tongues they spin their taleJ
But in their hearts corruption prevailsK
Like serpents slithering through the nightL
They twist the truth hidden from sightL
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In allegory's dance they waltz and swayM
Their moral compass led astrayM
The ship of state on treacherous seasN
With corrupt officials there's no releaseO
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Oh Lady Justice with blinded eyesD
Your scales they tip with sordid liesD
In the realm of power they've taken rootP
Their avarice and greed bear bitter fruitP
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But let us not despair for in the lightL
The truth shall shine dispelling nightL
With courage unity and voices raisedQ
We'll expose their deeds their web unfazedQ
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For in the end as history's shownC
The seeds of corruption are overthrownC
In the hearts of the just a fire burns brightL
To reclaim the realm from corruption's blightL
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So let us stand against this tideR
With words and actions side by sideR
Expose the corrupt let justice prevailJ
In the land of truth let right set sailJ
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Andrew BugembeG

Andrew Bugembe
(C) All Rights Reserved. Poem Submitted on 09/26/2023

Poet's note: The poem, titled is written during a period of heightened public awareness and concern about corruption in government and leadership in Africa. It is penned as a reflection on the pervasiveness and detrimental effects of corruption with in the African societies, and it is intended for a general audience to provoke thought and discussion about this critical issue. The poem is aimed at conveying a sense of outrage and condemnation towards corrupt officials and their actions. It sought to depict them as individuals who exploit their positions of power and trust for personal gain, ultimately at the expense of the public they are meant to serve. The poem uses various literary devices such as imagery, satire, allegory, and metaphors to create a vivid and impactful portrayal of corruption. To me, this poem represents a call for transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership. It underscores the importance of holding those in power accountable for their actions and serves as a reminder that the fight against corruption is an ongoing and collective endeavor.




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