Pradeep Mohandas

a year ago

Colonization behind the mask

I first walked up to the door,
Said I wanted to help,
They said they needed no help.

I then walked up to the door,
The door of the King of the neighbourhood,
He said he needed no help.

I then walked up to the door,
The door of the King,
But, I went with an army that defeated him.

Colonization comes at your door,
Making offers like e-commerce sites,
And makes you a slave.

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