Leaders of the world

About this poem

This poem reflects on the behavior of world leaders and their abuse of power. It portrays them as mighty rulers whose decisions, like plagues, spread throughout the night, causing suffering and pain. Despite their sharp tongues, the poem suggests that their hearts are cold, and the nations they lead suffer as a result. The poem highlights the destructive consequences of war, destruction, famine, and pain, which are often driven by the egos and greed of these leaders, pushing them towards insanity. While they make laws, they also break them with ease, resulting in the suffering and bleeding of the innocent. The poem further critiques the hypocrisy of world leaders who preach about freedom, justice, and peace, but whose actions only bring despair and disease. The cries of the voiceless are ignored, and the innocent suffer as their blood is allowed to pour. The poem paints a bleak picture of world leaders as embodiments of sin, lacking in soul and contributing to the cruelty of life. D more »