The Religion of Politricks

I rushed into the auto,

running late to work, 

gasping for breath,

I asked him to lower

the blaring radio

spitting election news.

As the volume lowered 

and better sense restored,

he started a conversation

that turned more a monologue,

as i remained reaction-less,

impatient and cross,

at this uninvited jabber.

"Madam this time the tides are changing!"

He exclaimed excited.

"Anarchy and decay 

have swept the land.

But this time the wheels
of fortune will change.

This time righteousness will prevail.

I have fasted and prayed,

Offered poojas at dawn
and showered garlands countless.

This time I have
pierced my tongue,

and pleased the family deity.

For sure this time, 

Amma will take power, 

snubbing the forces oppossing.

Madam i will tell you how

Amma is the one, 

Destined by stars divine;

Amma is the goddess herself Madam!

Yes, a reincarnation of Durga.

The Goddess fierce and furious,

The warrior who rages,

battles injustice,

and tramples vicious demons,

whose presence pollute. 

Yes she was born,

to redeem the land!

Amma is my living deity Madam.

Dont be scared,

But i was put in jail,

Yes, of course it was fixed,

False charges, you see.

My family and I,

Rotted in misery,

For countless days,

Unsure and tortured,

Until one day, 

A miracle happened,

The party rescued me
Giving me
a second lease of life.

Ever since i have been faithful

I have recruited and enrolled,

Big names for the party,

But i have never contested,

For it invites envy and quarrel aplenty.

I have no regrets anyhow,

For people come to me begging seats now.

If the party wins,

I will make my auto AC.

And take you around for free.

If the party wins,

I assure you,

a government job

With a snap of my thumbs.

If the party wins,

we will be kings.

If the party wins,

We will erase,

Not just the opposition,

But their questionable position,

On the existence of God. 

If the party wins,

we will replace,

all the Christians
Of this land.

For Christians, 

worship a God that is not Hindu.

But don't you worry Madam,

The party is kind to your Islam,

For did you know, 

Our devi was wedded

To a muslim.

If the party wins,

Together we will monopolize the offices of power.

And kick the Christians on their asses!

Madam I never let a Christain,

step into my auto.

If they do,

I ask them to leave, 

Never bothering about my fare.

Madam don't worry, your job i assure,

For the days to come will bring us cheer.

I can adjust with your people

But never with the cursed Christians".

We reached the destination.

I stepped out.

Asked if he needed his fare.

For i was a Christian

Who he had took for 

a Muslim.