Brother,why hurl stones at me?
Why the smack on your face?
Your usual smiles are fading
So are your hi greetings
Which were usually warm and welcoming
Giving peace to troubled souls
Brother,what went wrong?

Once you called me dear brother
Today you caused a tear to fall down
Once we made jokes together
Today you are clad in a serious look
Once you gave me your shoulder to cry on
Today you gave me a cold one
Brother,what went wrong?

I saw you laughing with them
Those that replaced me in your heart
Those who came between us
To gulp down the peace we had
The peace we all knew and believed
Wouldn't be swallowed by any stranger
Brother,what went wrong?

I know it wasn't your wish
It was them who first came
With baits and hooks to trap their preys
And you got lured brother
Into believing their sad lies and promises
That paradise is here with them
Brother,why did you forget ours then?

But brother,why betray our friendship?
Why prefer the anonymous side?
Why this dilemma choice of sides?
Why breed hatred among loved ones?
Why soil yourself with this elephant thing?
In this pit of politics,why make enemies?
Brother,think well brother.







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