A VOICE WE SEEK: THE VOICE OF HOPE

History we were
Few ages long gone
Peaceful a whole
With no hostile gun

Savages we were called
And animal we were thought
Even our fathers were caged
Like an animal to be tamed

Pains of our fathers
Century echoed not atoned
The tears of our mothers
Showers since, long ago

Literally we were colonized
And our culture criticized
Cajoled to be saved
Only for our mind to be enslaved

Lots of treasures stolen
Both pride and glory
Not even our strength which is golden
Left us but only a story


Though we were later united
But our hearts give no consent
Each minds divided
Left us conflict and war till present

Now our night of peace
Only to awaken to morning of horror
Many lives to pieces
With civil wars and terror

Where do we go from here?
For it seems we are far from home
And with these terror and fear
Our purpose shattered as of civilization of Rome

We need help
For we are down
We need hope
Just not to drown

A voice we seek
The voice of hope
To resurrect unity and faith
And onward gone for the peak

The poem really showcases the true picture of Nigeria as a Country. We really do need a Voice of Hope in this country. God bless my country, Nigeria.