We started out so well Nigeria
We fought against foreign oppression
Setting aside our different tribes
Our different beliefs
We fought until we gained freedom
We got our independence
Now we can stand on our own
Nigeria, my country
What have we to show for this independence?
Three score years and counting
Yet we have nothing to show
We fight our very own
We refuse to settle our differences and live peaceably
The Yoruba man belittles the Hausa Man calling him, "Omo Hausa"
The Fulani Man fights the Plateau Man
The Muslim slaughters the Christian for disregarding Allah whereas the Christian only knows Jesus
When will we realize that we are the cause of our problems?
When will we see that our peace and comfort lies in our hands?
When will we understand that our total freedom is in our love for each other?
Nigeria, my country, you are a sixty year old woman, behave your age, settle your differences, live peaceably.
© Salamatu Abarshi
PHOTO CREDIT: klayphotgraphy
May God heal our land
ReplyDeleteA sad reality we're in. May we be bold enough to twist the story for the benefit of those that will come after us.
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ReplyDeletePlenty truth here
ReplyDeleteAmen,thanks for dropping your comments.
ReplyDeleteWhat have we to show for this independence? It is indeed a sad reality, to see that our fatherland that was once praised for its tranquility and promises for a brighter future has become a nightmare for it's own children.. but we rise up to the assurance that one day peace will be still.. and we will overcome as a nation. The Lord is sure her banner and she will be great again..
ReplyDeleteOne day perhaps we will remember who we really are and act like it, until then may God keep Nigeria
ReplyDeleteSadly we have nothing to show, after six good decades.But God hasn't forsaken us,tho we act stubborn sometimes. I believe one day, our broken walls will be rebuilt. Amen.
ReplyDeleteNothing better has been said before
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely,may God intervene and heal the land.
ReplyDeleteGod restore Nigeria.
ReplyDeleteNice one
ReplyDeleteWe hope 4 a better 2Moro!!
ReplyDeleteI pray God helps us. Nice one dear
ReplyDeleteAmen! I am glad some of us still believe we can be better
ReplyDeleteFor a man's life is three score and ten and if by reason he exceed to to four score is by grace.. hoping for a 10% productive Nigeria
ReplyDeleteAwesome... This piece is really nice. So much truth in it
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