Monday, March 29, 2021

Good People, Great Nation

 

Painted in colours undesirable, 

Portrayed in lights unforeseen 

Of characters in a crime novel

And scenes in horror movies;

Things long laid aside

Still sung about for many

That all there is within 

Is all but dubious.


Like a bird 

Caught in a giant web

And yet refusing to panic,

A people faced with questions 

And much to prove

Would strive like the bees

Never quitting their hive 

In the face of smoke and fire.


Moments abound;

The choices we make

And the things we do

Like smart mosquitoes

Dodging way from clapping hands

And dinning where they will.


Hearts pure and stained abound

All generations and nations

Would testify

Of lurking evil and falsehood

We all are guilty.

But like a spider on a trying day

We will keep climbing

Till our web is spun.


We can be better if we try,

There is nothing to prove

For guilty heads will always sneak a look

In fear of what comes next.


Nigeria!

Good People, Great Nation

Fast rising with the times;

Good to say, good to sing

Can we live it?

Yes we can, if we try;

Yes, Only if we try.

- Bempillar Awuapila

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