The Structural Adjustment Programme
Is the South Africa police.
The Sharpeville
In my villa.
Driving me out to the village
And taking away all my privilege
Allowing me only a dig of my mines
And leaving me strapped-of my money
Plus unusual divided mind.
Mohammed Alh. Nanu Potiskum
EDITOR’S NOTE
Originally published in Citizen on 16 Nov 1992, p. 37. This diplomatic transcription preserves the wording and lineation visible in the archived page.