Common Man

I live in remote areas and slums in unhygienic condition,

During election Netas’ visit me in their cars air condition.

They promise me that they will remove my poverty,

But I keep on living in that place looking filthy and dirty.

During elections more and more time on me the politicians devote,

This is the best method for them to catch my vote.

I am also such a fool that every election time I am taken for a ride,

But what to do, my memory is very short and I have forgotten all my pride.

Planning commission says Rs.32 per day is sufficient,

If I spend more I am very inefficient.

 

I am a common man

Watch out, I am a common man; I live below poverty line.