A UGANDAN CLASSIC by TIMOTHY WANGUSA.

This classic piece is one that you read and go like; ’enough said’ no word ought to be ejected or added to this masterpiece. I hope you enjoy it.

Psalms 23 part II

The state is my shepherd, I shall not want; it makes me to
Lie down in a subsidized house
It leads me to political tranquility; it restores my faith in a lucrative future.
It leads me into paths of loans and pensions,
For its international reputation’s sake.
Yea, even though the valley of the shadow
Of Kivvulu I will fear no Kondos;
For the state is with me, its tanks and guns comfort me.
It preserves for me a bank account, in the presence of devaluation;
It fills my pockets with allowances, my salary overflows.
Surely increments and promotion follow me all the days of my life;
And I shall dwell in senior staff quarters forever.

Comments

Really love this... It is lyrical, satirical and allusive. This brilliant.

Please, sir, how can I get in touch with your other works?
This is what we call wisdom!!
Unknown said…
In love with the way you play with every detail ...how ironical!! Am proud of great works by you!
Unknown said…
Yes, an eye opener. I love that.
Unknown said…
What lessons are learnt here ????
Henry Watagah said…
Who can tell me the speaker in this poem? Please help me
Unknown said…
Help me discuss the satire in this poem

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