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Rich Nation, Poor Citizens (A Poem) by chizidgreat(m): 8:19pm On May 19, 2015 |
A dime will I not share with my hommies. Less I be a less moneyed than I am Mummy say there is no more with her also. Yummy glare spreading all over her and us. And the Tummy food becoming the most nutritious. So That our Tummy bulge for lack of nutrition. And our Dummy fellows harbour the fear of contrition. Lest another Tummy adds to ours to cry in hunger. Daddy complains that he earns less than he gives out. Blaming his employers as though they wronged him By making him share with suffering of their rationed bits. Picking a quarrel with one or two, we all share in the hit. And yet we hear the sound of the money flow. And in our eyes, with thick tears we watch as Wands of the notes seem to be always far away And yet we hear that they belong all to us. Even the hungry teachers tell us of our wealth. Telling gory tales of pure coals and gold mined. Making grimace of their face as they recall the white faces Who exchanged our rich oil with hate-causing dollars Failing to tell us that the dollars were meant for a few. The oil,no doubt belongs to all of us. But the dollar we all see, belongs to privileged few. If only I would be given my minstrel's seat, I would like to sing shamefully of a proud nation Whose wealth can make all its people rich. But whose in the opposite makes them poorer Showing gory sights of brooding rich fellows Strapping poor children on weak breaking bones Wishing as I do today to be given a dime. And hoping to pay back if they get to the top. With special dedication to all who seek genuine change in Nigeria. A special shout out to all the Lions and Lionesses in the house. 2 Likes |
Re: Rich Nation, Poor Citizens (A Poem) by xyzhill(m): 12:53pm On Jul 31, 2015 |
chizidgreat:nice poem n very touching......... Words well arranged forming deep meanings....... I love ur marriage of words....... Ure a lion? I hope n pray n i knw that i will become one dis year Amen!!!!! Wat course are u studying? |
Re: Rich Nation, Poor Citizens (A Poem) by chizidgreat(m): 1:41pm On Jul 31, 2015 |
xyzhill:Thank you dear. I am studying political science but I almost graduating. I hope you succeeded in crossing the cut off. I can help you with any info you need. You can always also visit chiziprecious..com and also invite others to check on it for info |
Re: Rich Nation, Poor Citizens (A Poem) by xyzhill(m): 5:41pm On Jul 31, 2015 |
chizidgreat:owk bro...... i pray u graduate in flying colours...... I' visit ur blog...... bro may i ask? Does unn really set exams to fail students? Will ask more when in need...... Thanks |
Re: Rich Nation, Poor Citizens (A Poem) by damiperry(f): 5:48pm On Jul 31, 2015 |
Nice piece |
Re: Rich Nation, Poor Citizens (A Poem) by chizidgreat(m): 7:16pm On Aug 02, 2015 |
xyzhill:Hahaha, they don't . They simply seek to check your knowledge |
Re: Rich Nation, Poor Citizens (A Poem) by xyzhill(m): 8:35pm On Aug 02, 2015 |
chizidgreat:owk Bro thanks |
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