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A Poem For Nigeria At 53 by Havilah93(m): 8:09pm On Sep 30, 2013 |
So, I was looking for a poem that will fit the description of where we lie as a nation as we celebrate yet another independence anniversary. . . It just seems like yesterday when we celebrated our 52nd year as a nation. Last year @52, I found a poem (The Giant is Asleep) https://www.nairaland.com/1062280/poem-nigeria-52-giant-asleep At 53, we don't seem to have awakened. Far from it! In fact, we have entered a deep-sleep mode, and some of us are beginning to lose hope in this country... Independence Day Marks A Sad Day for my Emancipation So here it is, As I have finally come to understand; https://gspoetry.com/cactusfiend/poems/independence-day-marks-a-sad-day-for-my-emancipation |
Re: A Poem For Nigeria At 53 by Havilah93(m): 8:07am On Oct 01, 2013 |
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