Wind of violence,
Sorrows and shivers,
Election Day draws near.
Sword of Damocles dangles,
Daring.
Quivering voters queue,
Shaky hands cuddle vote cards,
Election Day is here.
Vote boxes brim with vote cards
Dropped with fear,
Sword of Damocles threatens.
Scribblers,
Hirelings of incumbents
In the inner sanctum of state houses
Scribble speeches of acceptance
And choirs rehearse chords
For thanksgiving services.
Oaths of office,
Oaths of allegiance,
Anthem and pledge,
Speeches.
Emperors
And Empresses embrace,
Empires renewed.

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