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9 Fear-Fear King All rumors Else all lies from the town criers, At dawn, at mid-day, at dusk, From Babatoura’s ouster to Paulism. Rumors of upcoming elections Rumors about the queen’s death – manner; Rumors about Nyos – how, what? Rumors about where you are Rumors of a new queen Rumors about your ways And those with whom you misgovern Rumors about your investments Rumors about your filthy wealth Rumors about your health Rumors about your decisions of a ‘chopchair’ As if on your father’s Meka’a’s throne Rumors about your death… Rumors, rumors, rumors! Never a day like a real man Dangling twin balls Never a day like a true leader With a purpose To stand and tell your people the truth, If not rumors, then lies You fear-fear king. Here at last it comes - the end, And pray not before Damascus. What shall you rumor this time? You never died? Fear-fear king. ...

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