Restore Order by Tinashe Muchuri

Bulldozer

Razed

Houses

To the ground.



Old Maina watches

Malnourished grand-daughter strapped

On her back

Stomach empty.



Restore order!

Restore order!

Law!

Law!

Law!

Police officers chant.

As houses surrender life

To bulldozers’ force.



Old Maina shook her head.

“Yesterday I thought through my fist

Tomorrow I will think through my slap.”