Kakistocracy (Poem)

When hoards of people without a job,
become a bigoted lynching mob.

When talking wisely makes you a ghoul,
while being ignorant is so cool.

When influencers and entertainers are the new gods,
and a handful of money buys cheerleading squads.

When every leader sounds the same,

as gaining power becomes their only aim.

When you see the above things,
it will tell you which tune the time sings.

That is how you know it is not a democracy,

and is instead a supine kakistocracy.

— Shon Mehta