The True Mahdi

The sedent nations of the East, Or active dwellers of the West; Are inmates of such dungeons that Were built by them with zeal and zest!

The priests who guide the Christian church, And elders who maintain the Shrine, Lack newness of discourse and speech, Bereft are they of actions fine.

Experts in statecraft practise still The same antique guile and wily tricks No flights of fancy the bard can claim To ideals low and mean he sticks!

It is time that the expected Guide May soon appear on worldly stage; His piercing glance in realm of thought Would cause a violent storm to rage.