I will vote. Against this.
Look at zanupf’s ‘promotional’ materials for the run-off.
Notice they’ve dumped the grimacing, threatening Mugabe.
In its stead are colourful, smiling images,
Even the co-opting of Makoni’s cheerful yellow background.
Gone the threat of ‘fist of fury’.
Now replaced with real beatings, coersion and crippling encounters.
These colourful ambassadors of zanupf.
First clean in white t-shirts, smiling Mugabe on the front,
Our proud colours on the scarves around their heads.
Now wielding sticks and chains in hosepipe.
Now blood spattered from their labour.
We are clear,
Who you are,
Is not a future we can afford.
I will vote. Against this.