The Power of Poppy - 78

Rajendra Kshetri *

Never ever underestimate
The Power of Poppy
Poppy is filthy powerful
Not because it has arms and ammunition
Not because its money runs into billions
Not because it infiltrates the bureaucracy
But because 'this land' is ruled by ' men of straw '.

* Poem written by Rajendra Kshetri for The Sangai Express
This poem was webcasted on April 27 2025.