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~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by SeanT21(f): 8:15am On Jan 31, 2009
Those Rebels were cold- blooded creeps,
To hell, i pray they 'll be released
I remember the war just like night and day
Those fools had no passion for the innocent.
They layed them on the ground in different ways.
It started with gun shootings.
We stood there like robots.
"Go home, Run!". the teacher screamed

That stroke more than thousand bleeps,
Rushed up to my brothers home- based.
They were singing 'bout rivers and stream with gay.
"Hear me, the war has started again.", screamed Brents.
"Don't ya hear the gun sound!" That was May's."
Baby E, Rich, let's go! Come what may".
People shouting and crying while moving out in maze.
Ladies ran in their old boots;Boys and Girls ran in their shorts.
"They are now here", Jonah screamed.

Along the road, no person peeps.
All those smiling faces had ceased.
Gone peeking through the window in sunny day.
Everyone's lured for radio condiments.
Head on despair, I was in great amaze.
Grandmother said, "smile.
"There's no other way".Run,  Listen, Smile, Are these really the right ways?
Can you run , listen in doubts?
What is there to smile?
Pout!War started. Life, soul ceased.

Life is unfair, ask the mid -air.
Why my, others' breathe it scares.
Death's almost here, Grandmother dear.
Oh God! This wounded heart rehears.
Close my eyes. Pray to God up there,NO VISITOR NAMED DEATH APPEARS!  .   
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by allboyz(m): 2:12pm On Jan 31, 2009
cry embarassed :-x
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by allboyz(m): 2:12pm On Jan 31, 2009
Wow. . .Crying!!!

yet another historic and brilliant write - up. Haven't your mama given you that job of being a "Colomnist" in the best print press media in LA,Califonia? Oh,u threw it up and decided to be a colomnist on Nairaland,right?

Did all these really happen? Lol then those rebels were brutal.

Liberia must have passed thru hell and still did not melt down.

its a good write up,waiting for the concluding part before i rate this.

cheerz
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by SeanT21(f): 2:38am On Feb 01, 2009
allboyz:

Wow. . .Crying!!!

yet another historic and brilliant write - up. Haven't your mama given you that job of being a "Colomnist" in the best print press media in LA,Califonia? Oh,u threw it up and decided to be a colomnist on Nairaland,right?

Did all these really happen? Lol then those rebels were brutal.

Liberia must have passed thru hell and still did not melt down.

its a good write up,waiting for the concluding part before i rate this.

cheerz

Yes,It all happened.I went through 3 civiil wars in Liberia.~~~The war happened in Monrovia so all we heard where gunshots and saw group of people running for cover in my city.IT WAS HELL ON EARTH!!
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by Epi: 3:43am On Feb 02, 2009
Wow!!! I have two words for you. . . . . .Phenominal woman


1 love
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by SeanT21(f): 6:16am On Feb 02, 2009
epi:

Wow!!! I have two words for you. . . . . .Phenominal woman


1 love

Thanks!! wink
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by Tgirl4real(f): 9:47am On Feb 02, 2009
hmmm . . .

Nice of u to share this. Keep it up.

Have u seen ur interview
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by SeanT21(f): 6:43pm On Feb 02, 2009
Tgirl4real:

hmmm . . .

Nice of u to share this. Keep it up.

Have u seen ur interview

Yes,It was awesome wink.~~I mispelled a few words though~~ cry
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by SeanT21(f): 5:26am On Feb 10, 2009
That night, but not close to me, death did appear
for the people who did not make it on these nightmares.
The war’s over. People were lost in mid air.
"Where did my son go?”, screamed by an old lady who cares.
It’s hard to see smiling faces who share.
People walked around with sorrow and grief that word spares.
The marketplace was silent. I could not bear!
Yet in my mind, I could still hear the sound of guns’ fierce.
"Life is not the same anymore, Liberia dear.”
“When will you have peace permanently?", asked a friend with tears .
No one responded. Nobody seemed to care!
"Never ever…", I said under my breath. “I’l give my ears”
“to this war that gave Liberia an unworthy scare.”
School would be starting again, what will she wears?
Should she wear a happy face or wear the one with a fear?
My love for everything disappears. Who cares!
I wondered if my friends still breathe the air.
I wondered so many thoughts until sleep came with sears
took me without my consent ‘cause it could hear…
sleeping take's me away from these pains, torments and fears.


**~~MORE 2 COME~~~**
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by olulu(m): 11:55am On Feb 10, 2009
SeanT21:

That night, but not close to me, death did appear
for the people who did not make it on these nightmares.
The war’s over. People were lost in mid air.
"Where did my son go?”, screamed by an old lady who cares.
It’s hard to see smiling faces who share.
People walked around with sorrow and grief that word spares.
The marketplace was silent. I could not bear!
Yet in my mind, I could still hear the sound of guns’ fierce.
"Life is not the same anymore, Liberia dear.”
“When will you have peace permanently?", asked a friend with tears .
No one responded. Nobody seemed to care!
"Never ever…", I said under my breath. “I’l give my ears”
“to this war that gave Liberia an unworthy scare.”
School would be starting again, what will she wears?
Should she wear a happy face or wear the one with a fear?
My love for everything disappears. Who cares!
I wondered if my friends still breathe the air.
I wondered so many thoughts until sleep came with sears
took me without my consent ‘cause it could hear…
sleeping take's me away from these pains, torments and fears.


**~~MORE 2 COME~~~**


deep, very deep,
and nice.
like it. smiley
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by SeanT21(f): 10:02pm On Feb 10, 2009
olulu:


deep, very deep,
and nice.
like it. smiley

wink
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by yam: 4:56pm On Feb 16, 2009
SeanT21[b




the war within (myfirst set of lyrics)


Feelings left behind,
memories a pain
the future left blind,
hopes fade behind the stains.

The war within
rages in flame,
each day a new battle hopes held in,
each day the same

Weight building
fear screaming,
hopes fading
dreams disappearing,

the war within
the war will not stop
the war is our own
the war leaves us feeling alone

unable to see
unable to hear
the unbearable storm
within our own war

The war within
we fight
we hope
we're not alone

We all fight
we all have dreams
we all feel pain
we all feel alone

The war within
we all are connected
we all fight within
we all are never alone

We will always fight
we will always hope
we will always feel
we are together

The war within
will never win
the war within
we will not lose


] the Greatest of all war is the one within[/b]I love you intelligences
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by SeanT21(f): 6:01am On Feb 23, 2009
yam:

SeanT21[b




the war within (myfirst set of lyrics)


Feelings left behind,
memories a pain
the future left blind,
hopes fade behind the stains.

The war within
rages in flame,
each day a new battle hopes held in,
each day the same

Weight building
fear screaming,
hopes fading
dreams disappearing,

the war within
the war will not stop
the war is our own
the war leaves us feeling alone

unable to see
unable to hear
the unbearable storm
within our own war

The war within
we fight
we hope
we're not alone

We all fight
we all have dreams
we all feel pain
we all feel alone

The war within
we all are connected
we all fight within
we all are never alone

We will always fight
we will always hope
we will always feel
we are together

The war within
will never win
the war within
we will not lose


] the Greatest of all war is the one within[/b]I love you intelligences

Perfect~~~I love it!!
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by area(m): 10:33am On Feb 23, 2009
@yam you are perfect, rmix love you, @ the post owner love you love you love you,
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by allboyz(m): 6:27am On Feb 24, 2009
@SeanT21

Good one Dear! wink
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by fe32(m): 6:52pm On Feb 28, 2009
holla seanT21, i somehow missed this piece online,

chked ur profile after a guy commented on it on, "i just told her i won't disturb her but i stilll love  her",


wonderful,   wonderful, write up, absolutely brilliant

and lovely pix too

are u liberian, got a liberian female friend down here in lagos who was brought down during the war, very intelligent and wonderful lady,

check the review of my write up on this thread and do write what u think, i think i'm losing my husband


https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-207175.0.html


sorry bout sean t
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by Orikinla(m): 4:56pm On Mar 01, 2009
As a former refugee child, I can understand the horrors and terrors of war.

I hate wars.
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by allboyz(m): 7:42pm On Mar 01, 2009
Peace,good to see that you have updated the topic, lovely and perfect one in here . .i have been busy all thru and you know it,that's why i haven't post my comment yet . .its lovely . . .i feel touched by the story. . . i tried to create a picture of it and damm,its would be very embarassed lipsrsealed shocked . . .

Cheers
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by SeanT21(f): 10:25pm On Mar 02, 2009
Hey,Thanks for all the comments. wink

More to come:I am working on it!!
fe32:

holla seanT21, i somehow missed this piece online,

chked ur profile after a guy commented on it on, "i just told her i won't disturb her but i stilll love her",


wonderful, wonderful, write up, absolutely brilliant

and lovely pix too

are u liberian, got a liberian female friend down here in lagos who was brought down during the war, very intelligent and wonderful lady,

check the review of my write up on this thread and do write what u think, i think i'm losing my husband


https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-207175.0.html


sorry bout sean t

YEs,Liberian born and lovin it!! wink
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by Epi: 1:44am On Mar 23, 2009
SeanT21:

**~~MORE 2 COME~~~**
kiss
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by SeanT21(f): 5:48am On Apr 23, 2009
[b]The war ended and school started again.
The atmosphere was full of fear and disbelief.
Students walked and smiled quietly with grief;
Some telling horrible stories about the war
Others crying over a lost family or friend.
"PEACE, PEACE", I heard a voice from behind.
It was my friend, Edwina, so kind;
The last time I saw her, we did not say goodbyes.
We all ran in different directions hearing the sound of gun.
During the war I prayed that she was alive and was not gone.
When I saw her, happiness rushed over me like war never happened.
"Edwina, its you!” I screamed and giggled;
And, together we walked and chatted and mingled.
We’re so happy yet couldn’t face the agony.
We saw faces full of pain and anger.
We shared our stories of danger.
Deep down, we knew that we did not have it worst.
Our families, friends- alive and healthy!
Still we have their smiles so wealthy…

We’re BLESSED to have not what Monrovia kids gain.
But for our young and restless souls,
Dead bodies, gun shots were too much to handle in brief.
We arrived in class with old memoirs’ scar.
"Peace and Edwina, where you people from?” Siatta’s said.
"Walking around the school,” we said together.
We sat down and in the class we signed.
"I am glad to see everyone here. I am happy that we are all reunited again. The war is over. We need to put the past behind us and move forward. Let’s pray for a better Liberia and pray for the family of those whose life the war toke away", Mr. Sinoe sighs.
I always thought of Mr. Sinoe as a real fantastic man.
He taught History with insight and passion in all he can.
His words, so soft ‘til this day still linger in my mind.
"We need to put the past behind us and move forward".
What did he mean by that? Trying hard to be coward?
How he expects us to erase memories of agony?
The memories of war hate and anger.
All of these in our heads linger.
The war ended but to me it’s like night and day.
The memories of war still haunt me…

What my innocent ears heard and what my innocent eyes saw, I can still remember.
Deep down I want the memories to live with me forever.
I’m sorry Mr. Sinoe. I do not intend on throwing these memories away.
These are part of me now. These made me who I am today.
The war ended but the memories still live on.[/b]
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by mohawkchic(f): 2:31am On Sep 26, 2009
[size=13pt]~I can only say i  can not only empathize but i understand a fraction of what you put into words on here. . coming from a war-torn country myself,i witnessed nothing like most did but the sound of a fire cracker going off sends shudders thro me every Halloween ,talk less of a loud bang that resembles the sound of gunshots,i always jump out of my skin!!

~I watched a documentary a couple of days ago about LIB "Pray The Devil Back To Hell" not as graphic as "Cry Freedom" which i still havent finished watching. . too emotionally drained from crying!


~It was about a group of women who fought for Peace Talks in Ghana. . I cried bucket loads. . . .praythedevilbacktohell.com/v3/ They are my Heroes!!

~Reading your experience on here have inspired me to wanna share mine,not a place i like to go back to but considering my story is nothing compared to the attrocities suffered by millions,i sometimes feel it's not that worthy of sharing b/c i wasnt really a "Victim" undecided I didnt lose a loved love,my house wasnt looted,i wasnt raped,i wasnt amputated,i didnt see dead bodies lying around,i didnt starve for food/water. . . .I didnt have to beg for my life. . .

~The people who went thro all that & more deserve to have their stories heard,share their experiences. . they are "The Real Victims" of war!!
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Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by SeanT21(f): 3:53am On Sep 26, 2009
I apologize on Charles Taylor behalf because he was one of the main reasons that Sierra Leone was at war. A Sierra Leonian friend of mine told me about the "long hands" and "short hands" phrases.Very Painful what they did to those Innocent souls. Liberia and Sierra Leone are now at peace finally.I hope Mr Taylor will be put behind bars for his wickedness.

Thanks for that link. Another good one to watch is called "Johnny Mad Dog". Its about the Liberian Civil War.

http://stagevu.com/video/qznujijbgzlh
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by mohawkchic(f): 12:29am On Sep 28, 2009
[size=13pt]~No need to apologise. .tis was my own people who committed those crimes on their countrymen afterall regardless of who instigated it!

~Yeah. . .I'm ever so Thankful there's Peace in both countires!! It seemed almost unthinkable that both countries will ever move on from it's troubled past so its a sight for sore eyes to see infrastructures rebuilt & people trying to put the past behind them & look forward to a better future.

~Last i heard Charles Taylor was on trial at The Special Courts in SL which is an independent judicial body set up to "try those who bear greatest responsibility" for War Crimes & Crimes Against Humanity. . didnt follow up on how that progressed. . . . 


~Ta. for the link. . will check it out
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Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by RuuDie(m): 6:51pm On Sep 28, 2009
This is great, compelling stuff. . . . . u have put it so simply, yet so beautifully picturesque and the emotions coursing through your every sinew is just hanging out there unbridled, demoed.

Fabulous stuff. . . . thank you for sharing your world with us!
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by SeanT21(f): 3:57am On Sep 29, 2009
RuuDie:

This is great, compelling stuff. . . . . u have put it so simply, yet so beautifully picturesque and the emotions coursing through your every sinew is just hanging out there unbridled, demoed.

Fabulous stuff. . . . thank you for sharing your world with us!

Thanks!!! wink
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by adebayo201: 10:25am On Sep 29, 2009
even in ourselves, wars are still  going on. war of what to eat, what to do, how to do itand the likes. what i know is not until we die, we will continue to fight wars internally and otherwise.[[/
color]color=#990000] [center]so BEWARE[/center]  shocked shocked
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by SeanT21(f): 2:20am On Sep 30, 2009
^^^^^^Wonderful Quote^^^^^^
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by adebayo201: 4:32pm On Sep 30, 2009
wu is behind this is it nt u my MISTRESS
grin grin
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by SeanT21(f): 4:41pm On Sep 30, 2009
^^^^NOOO!!!^^^^ wink
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by adebayo201: 4:47pm On Sep 30, 2009
THAT IS WHTA I MEANT BY THE WAR. THE WAR STILL CONTINUE.
ALUTA CONTINALLLLLLLL grin grin grin

I AM ONLY KIDDDDING undecided undecided undecided
Re: ~~Memories Of The War Through My eyes~~ by SeanT21(f): 12:48am On Oct 01, 2009
HUH I dont get U ooo my brotha!!

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