PATRIOTISM – IS IT FACT OR FICTION? – By Noor Rahim
What a Wonderful World we live in!
What Wonderful Lands we lived in!
What Wonderful Principles built therein
What Wonderful Indoctrinations that are driven in
Patriotism is just a Double-Edged Principle
Politically Complicated & Confusing; though a word so Simple
In bringing out the Best in a person; to Kindle & set an Example
Placing Country before self and reaching the Pinnacle
A Tool in the hands of the Politicians & Powers that wish to Remain in
At the Cost of Misled Pawns that lie therein
At the Mercy of those adapt at Manipulating
Often Indulging in Misdeed; and oft misleading
Patriotism has many an Obstacle
Primarily it is a Tool for the Majority who Rule
Using the Minority; with their Patriotic Rhetoric as a mere Tool
Just to made use of and Rid of; looking a mere Fool
Politicians thrive therein
Incurring & currying the Favour of the Majority wherein
Implementing an Objective of Divide & Reign
In their Quest to Cling on to Power and Remain
You be the Judge if Patriotism is for the Wise or the Fool
Or it be a Political Tool
Or it be a Tool of the Old School
Bringing Glory to a Person with a Gilt-Edged Moral
Noor Rahim
1998
