(In memory and appeal for justice for the lynching of 90 year old Akuah Denteh accused of witchcraft )
Brave enough to lynch a witch and not the deadly corona virus.
You were not even scared of being turned into a dish or committing any flaws.
Did you know that rebellion to rules alone is as sinful as witchcraft?
And if the supposed victims are truly witches.
Why haven’t their group revenged by granting you some death wishes?
Lynching and other inhuman activities are a grand disgrace to humanity.
Yet such cruelty happens right in our vicinities.
Even witchcraft accusations are on rampant in our places of worship.
Especially when one fails to produce a baby,
Or even swim in wealth like somebody,
Our innocent mother’s are the very ones to blame.
"For that says the Lord or gods", they claim.
The same womb that bore you and gave you a name,
Is now accused as the teeth pulling your fame.
Stripping the older generation of their dignity and filling it with pain and shame.
I’m even surprised of such outmoded practices in this modern generation.
Forcing the innocent to suffer such violations.
But wait, why are the victims always the poor and vulnerable in the society?
Is the affluent immune to witchcraft?
Infact witchcraft accusations in marriages is even a pity,
In-laws turn witches and demons of the dark night,
Whilst prophets becomes the angels of the light.
Inserting concords through false doctrines.
This injustice happens without any trial or proper judgement.
Abusing the innocent’s right, with several harassment.
If you would agree with me on this piece,
Then I guess it’s time human rights abuse especially lynching should be ceased.
©dacosta
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