of war

the hopelessly chinese-sounding sangai express
or lowly imphal free press
take them out
the government who cares so much about delhi
or the ringleaders who are so much into money
a deal is a deal

artists who care so much about grants and awards
or a policeman with a luxury car
moreh market
opportunists galore, all freeloaders
their mothers or their fathers
a deal is a deal

with government or without
with activists or without
the society is not a market
no tune is as great as a peaceful night
a life is a life