jiggers refer to fleas that have managed to penetrate the feet.they are really painful and cause some people not to walk at all.the effect of corruption on a country's economy is similar to the pain caused by jiggers in a person's foot...it is crippling


The jiggers in my feet

the jiggers in my feet
are sucking all my blood
draining all of my energy
I have no strength to work

these jiggers are killing me
demanding more from me
leading me to a painful death
how did I let them infect me?

I remember the pain in my toe
but I ignored it
this pain went on
but still I took no notice

little did I know
the jiggers were multiplying
the pain I used to ignore
now became total discomfort

I discarded my shoes
I discarded my socks
I used to walk with a limp
now I barely move

family and friends had urged me
to seek help a long time ago
but I denied I had a problem
I only acknowledged this the other day

my international mother and father
no longer welcome me to their hosue
they say my infection is totally unacceptable
they say I have to get rid of the jiggers to be welcomed again

ouch! it is really painful
getting rid of all these jiggers
slowly but surely I am getting rid of them
and I know one day I will be free of jiggers

I will be more vigilant
taking extra care of my feet
will not tolerate any pain in my toes
I say no to jiggers!



Poetry by Mike
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Written on 2006-09-02 at 08:11

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Edna Sweetlove
It might be helpful if you told readers what you are talking about BEFORE the footnote. Had you thought of washing your feet more regularly? Or maybe seeing a doctor?
2006-09-30


Michael G
You continue to produce very good works. This one is another one of those.

also a side note: Jiggers is a great/ funny word!
2006-09-02


Kathy Lockhart
this is a fantastic allegory of our times. Well done...but I do not know what jiggers are. Will you let me know? Thanks. :) kathy
2006-09-02