NIGERIA : Ode To My Motherland (Dear Old Naija) I. Nigeria- One of Mother Africa’s most beloved Children, Residing on the near side of Her west- Blessed from the day You were conceived; No trouble had You at all in gaining Your freedom Hence, No bloody sign of violence on Your symbol That peaceful, smart Flag of Yours. Richly blessed are You by God and Mother Africa Cultural, human, natural and material resources You were abundantly blessed with. A population to suit Your greatness was bestowed to You. Though the largest surface area You had not, You were named the Giant of Africa. II. Everything about You is unique Everyone wants to be associated with You When You speak, The rest of Africa has spoken. When You achieve and merry, Everyone rejoices with You. Likewise Your sorrows are shared. How You are appreciated, this shows! III. How saddening it is That so great a Mother So loving a parent, Should such disappointing Children have. Children who fail You Children who care not what heartbreak they bring to You. Now, You are scorned For the sake of the wrongs Your Children do You bear the blames. IV. You are now a place where everything abounds From great heroes, heroines and inventions, To the highest known peak of corruption. You have come to harbour everything; Good, Bad, Ugly. With bad and ugly fast outnumbering good. Injustice is fast rising Abuse of the resources You provided Us with to ease our living, Is a common thing. Economic instability is no longer a new story Devaluation of the Naira… Overpopulated too Your Children have become, Making it all the more difficult for You Religious intolerance now leads to the death of most of Your Children. Ethnicity-a mere concept- is now a serious issue. You are wont to be asking, “Did I make a mistake in bringing these children together… …For their own good and greatness?” V. Everything in You and about You But for Your love for Your Children, has changed! At Your advanced age, Your children neglect You Neglect maintaining, restoring and improving You. Great men and women You have produced People capable of looking after You Yet, They care not. VI. Do not forsake Us Mother Let not down Your anger on Us For the sake of the number who love and regard You still, Care for Us still. VII. Should every Child of Yours love You Should every Nigerian be a patriot Should every Nigerian know they are tarnishing Your name and image by the day; Should every Nigerian set out to achieve things, Not just for the glory it would bring them, But ultimately and more importantly I think- To the superseding glory it would bring You Mother- I believe our efforts would be more successful then. And of utmost interest, You will once again return to The Beauty Queen The Giant of Africa You once were. VIII. We have begun re-tracing though Mother, I think and believe Persevere dear Mother Persevere our Motherland Patience Nigeria… …Patience
Posted on: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 22:34:56 +0000
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