“NOTA” by Edlyn D’souza

Picture Credit: ​Ravindra Patoju

​Pick a side! Pick a side!
Choose who’s right and wrong.
Only cowards stay neutral.
Decide where you belong.
 
Pick a side! Pick a side!
Don’t you have any opinions?
With me stand the majority.
Come be one of my minions.

​Pick a side! Pick a side!
You’re not making any sense.
If not with, then you’re against us.
Pointless sitting on the fence.

Pick a side! Pick a side!
The smart will make the right decision.
Their stories are full of lies,
made up to fool you with precision.

Pick a side! Pick a side!
Doesn’t matter who is right or wrong.
It’s a quid pro quo world today.
Together, we stand strong.

Pick a side! Pick a side!
Remember, you will need me someday.
If the opposition is your ally,
I’ll make your life harder in every way.

Pick a side! Pick a side!
Unless you wish to stand alone.
To us, you’re the common enemy.
We shall unite to make you mourn.

Team

1. Contributor:
   Edlyn ​D’souza​​​​
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2. Photographer:
   ​Ravindra Patoju

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