When Matter Worsens Poem by Mbusya Wa Mbusya

When matter worsens,
Friend ebbs,
Enemy snoops,
Discussion becomes privy,
… And it seems, angels don't descent anymore!

When matter worsens,
Day elongates,
Night irks,
Freedom goes into custody,
… And it seems, the desire to live disappears!

When matter worsens,
Season protracts,
Memory tarts,
Hopes and wishes reign
… And it seems, fate wed
Misfortunes!

When matter worsens,
Prayers are said habitually,
Mind quarrels in silence,
Ulcer begins to form,
… And it seems, sanity gets
Diluted!

When matter worsens,
‘You' become susceptible to empty stares,
Heavens takes a new meaning,
… And it seems, thing never gets same again!

When matter worsens:
Don't give up your rights
Instead wait and hope and pray,
Nothing lasts forever!