Like soil erosion that regrettably washes away
The priceless nutrients down the wasteful slopes
And robs the land its precious gift of fertility
The unfortunate crops have to endure malnutrition
Their growth is as counterfeit as it is stunted
And the grower's reward is a very paltry harvest
Such is corruption when allowed to reign supreme
And wreak havoc on the noble progressive policy
Pushing competent skills and priceless resources
Down the drain, and rendering development
A futile effort that only exists on busy tongues
While corruption wears the crown of majesty
Unwilling commitment conquers the hearts
And noble indignation blossoms and thrives
Diluted credibility takes the form of an epidemic
The smug face of injustice walks in broad daylight
As money flows down the slopes of selfish pockets
Quality is sacrificed at the altar of mediocrity
This mediocrity is the proud father of substandard,
And watered down institutions and projects
That mock and bully the lofty dreams of prosperity
And render progress a confirmed wild goose chase
Corruption is the enemy of progress, all development conscious societies do everything in their power to destroy it before it cripples and destroys them.
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