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The Nightmare Returns

This poem portrays the process by which the world becomes captivated and ultimately consumed by a single “man,” who serves as a symbol of destructive power. Acting as a strong leader, he spreads falsehoods, self-righteousness, discrimination, and hostility. The world follows, fears, and eventually falls silent before him. Democracy itself is undermined, and society descends into confusion and violence. The poem warns of the dangers of blind obedience to power and how indifference and passivity can turn a nightmare into reality.

 

“The Nightmare Returns”

 

The world was shaken—

the rules were the man himself.

 

The world followed—

a man who even used his enemies.

 

The world approved—

a man who played the role of a strong leader.

 

He permeated the world—

it was the man who spread falsehoods.

 

The world feared him—

a man who flaunted his self-righteousness.

 

The world fell silent—

it was the eloquent man who conquered.

 

The world is now exposed to threat—

by the man who destroyed democracy.

 

The world falls into confusion—

by the man who proclaims racism.

 

The world watches closely—

the man who incites hostility.

 

The world stands by—

the nightmare lies in the hands

of those who support him.

 

The world fills with brutality—

the nightmare becomes reality

through the man.

 

Postscript (English Translation) 

Written on November 9, 2022.

Vote counting in the U.S. midterm elections has begun, with reports indicating a Republican advantage.

This serves as a prelude to the presidential election two years from now.

Former President Donald Trump is expected to announce his candidacy on the 15th.

If congressional operations become dysfunctional, support for Ukraine may also face serious challenges.

 

  

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