RANDOM JACK POETRY HOUR: GLOBAL POLITICS
Ortega the Oppressor
What began as a Bolivarian revolution
Founded in democracy and human rights
Under the fearless leadership of
Daniel Ortega the Liberator
Now stands as a ruthless dictatorship
Founded in autocracy and brutality
Under the fearless leadership of
Daniel Ortega the Oppressor
What explains the transformation of a
People’s champion to the people’s foe?
When did his conviction turn to rust?
Why did his discard his love of the working
class to embrace corporate greed?
Can there be any other explanation but that
he never truly held convictions?
He was an opportunist from the start
Now he opposes and oppresses all
The pillars of democracy:
The right to free expression
The right to public protest
The right to fair elections
The right to a free press
The once proud nation of Nicaragua
Now stands as a disgrace
Its people flee their homeland
Their families and friends
Their livelihoods and dreams
For a long road of hardship ahead
Those who stay behind live
In constant fear
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