This scene from ' Life is Beautiful' is a good example of black humour. It can defuse
the most abhorrent situation and make the perpetrator look ridiculous. Humour is one of Eli Weisel's recommended weapons against the opressors and bullies of life.
Who am I?
Rap Song for a Psycho Dictator
I'm the king of kings
I've got gold encrusted skin
I'm great..
You aint..
I got plenty of oil
I'm not sharin' my spoils
I'm hot..
You're not..
My people are poor
Always cryin' for more
Bad luck..
They're stuck..
If you try to be free
I'll bomb you to death
Just leave it to me
Don't care about the mess
I'm mad..
You're sad..
I've got 7 sons
with plenty of guns
Watch out..
They're about..
I'm gettin on a plane
with my girl guide guards
to see my mate Robert
Mugabe's real hard
Together we'll work out
of Africa I think
Forget it Colonel Blimp
your chances really stink
You're finished..
It's over..
Time's up..
You're out..
Psssssst
May you rot in hell
signed
Ghosts of Lockerbie
your timing as always is exquisite! This would play well at the New Verse News http://www.newversenews.com/ which focuses on progressive and political poetry. The last stanza really caps things off, especially for those who think time can sanitize reputations. Sometimes it can, but not when we remind each other of the tragic details and not in this case.
ReplyDeleteThanks Black Douglas for suggesting the New Verse News site. I might give it a shot when they ask for submissions again. Just heard the news..he is still clinging on..someone has to prise his fingers from the driftwood that is keeping him afloat and send him to a watery grave.
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