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Poem For Nigeria At 54 by bokunrawo(m): 10:44pm On Sep 30, 2014 |
Nigeria Lying so cozily on the woolish couch Of serenity – lost in the well of desire; Seeking for the recall of a glory, unbruised – A rightful repositioning of the hi:ghly revered Dark giant, on the divinely ordained throne of greatness; An overdue rebirth – a redefinition of Values still lost on the altar of corruption. It’s time to tear down the rabid partitions built On the destructive pile of tribalism; Rooting out the hydra-headed monster of religion. There’s need to mow off the weeds of insincere Leadership – enthroning faithful brave hearts, Wielding the weapons of truth and justice – Draped in the robes of honesty and Dedication; with a deep sense of duty – a passion To ascend our Fatherland to the pinnacle of matchless Prosperity – finally linking the poor and the rich. The right step begins with you! Good luck Nigeria! THE NEW DAWN Sitting, relaxed, atop the cool grass-filled rock, Jutting out proudly over the calm blue ocean, I stared in stoned-wonder; held captive By the magnificent rising of the yellow sun, Ascending, gracefully, across the serene horizon, And ushering in the bright and long awaited new world; A world, free from the shackles of religion, Unheld by the chains of ethnicity; Devoid of the differences in colour. A world wrapped up in the warm covers of peace; Overshadowed by the immutable display of inestimable love. A world tongue-deep in sincere equality; Lacking the Political, Social, and Economic segregations; Where none is poor or hungry; a violence-free Community – where morality stands overall; scoring On all points; in all ramifications. I see a world where there are no foes – but friends; Where the Lions lie closely with the Lambs – Sharing, caring; and rapturously cherishing one another; A world where the natural unites with the Supernatural to form a universal positive whole – Stamped with truth and justice. This new world, which I speak of, begins with you! OUR AFRICA Our Africa, virtuous and seated with pride, Distinct on her gun-throne of glory; Taking her place amongst her equals; A vibrant queen – unique in her very own way. Our Africa, clothed in an aura of compassion. Gathering her, always, erring children, Like a chicken, her rebellious chicks. Despite being surrounded by constant chaos, Her head, like a diva, unflinchingly, holds up high. Our sweet, sweet Africa. A challenge – she meets it; A problem – she weaves through it. How clever, really clever, she is. Our Africa, climbing the hills, Surely, slowly and steadily; Searching and reaching for victory; A journey, with an end in sight. HAPPY BIRTHDAY NIGERIA |
Re: Poem For Nigeria At 54 by Amthol(m): 10:53pm On Sep 30, 2014 |
nice one more ink to your pen |
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