Thursday, September 7, 2017

Around the World in the Good Ship DOGGEREL, 183

A doggerel series about the countries of the world.

Uganda.

They’ve had some times when all was mean—
You know those times … recall Amin?

But he’s now gone (more ways than one)—
So are things better in their sun?

There still are wonders, far and wide.
That lake (Victoria)—such pride

To have—a lake immense like that?
(Our Erie, though? No copycat!)

And there gorillas struggle on—
Some worry they will soon be gone.

They export coffee—and some oil.
Some sugar beans (that stuff can spoil!).

There is a lot of poverty—
So patent for all eyes to see.

What will it take for them to thrive?
To keep themselves and hope alive?

That is a question all must ask—
It is, of course, their crucial task.



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