Elections are carnival and fiesta, Emotionally surcharged to rest, siesta , Songs ,satire and ,jokes in the air Enjoy the atmosphere , it is fair.
Posters,cutouts festive look agree, Eat', drink and be merry ,all is free, Candidates Ministers pay you hone visit, The pleasure, joy of importance don't resist . You are precious and more so is your vote, Privileged to accept the promissory note, Assure everyone of your loyal support , Best opportunity with all Candidates to build rapport. Listen at hand all the good things and schemes Emphasis is surely one winning themes Make wish , expect that you will get, Unfulfilled promises of past just forget .. It is one moment at your doorstep to meet No need to prostrate , beg at their feet Difficult to judge who is genuine or fake Swallow silently the grandiose schemes they make. All candidates are good ,proposals seem sound By solemn religious, legal oaths are bound Cast your vote with great expectations, hope Your problems, needs later alone to cope. Enjoy kick in gambling , try your luck and bet Who will win or lose among your favourite pet, The stakes high attractive rates are on offer >From constituencies, Parties, Candidates differ Elections are sports offers to gamble now Bet on your favourite horses win somehow Invest your doles , incentives in cash, Win or lose assure your election bash. Only at election times Candidates loosen purse Ill-gotten income is a gift not a curse Candidates too splurge from corrupt source Everything seems just and fair in the game in force Elections unlike carnival come once in five years Enjoy ,make merry shed not crocodile tears No sin or curse a miniscule loot to share Voters immune to morals ethics don't care. Nelson Lopes Chinchinim