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Harampee
To make the priveleged class fill the basket
Just whisper the big man`s presence
They will come in droves like flies
To show their unconditional generosity
At his child`s pre-wedding ceremony
But the poor child would certainly strain
Rolling water-filled drums
For a few shillings he would raise
To fund his basic education
To conduct an harampee
In aid of poor child`s education
Men of means
Like desert rain become scarce
But would make themselves felt
Where other men of means are.
The top people receive much attention
The bottom people receive less attenton
On the spirit of harampee
Long deprived of its value.
