Victor Rumanyika Betrayal of Hope

These poems are about the betrayed hopes that many have in new leaders who always promise to change things for the better and put the interests of the common person first: but never do. They bemoan the prevalence of widespread systematic corruption and greed for power. They address issues such as the failures in the health sector, rampant corruption, and nepotism. They were written during an election period where many young people stood up and challenged the status quo. Many of these young people have been imprisoned or murdered by the state, and yet the judiciary and other arms of the state remain powerless to bring order. They also draw from the author's experiences of growing up during turbulent times of civil strife and military conflicts. Through the poems, the author hopes to draw attention to issues of social justice and violation of human rights that prevail.