Nigeria Preys

(For Yakubu Gowon)


Nigeria preys

On the rising sun

Crazed with fear

For the spreading rays of hope



Heavy with a curse

Of many genocides ago

She claws her way

To the next damnation


Nigeria preys

Now behind the mask

Of democracy, in the dark passions

Of people-deceiving-people


How many gowons make one Nigeria?

How many darknesses make a victor

Become the vanquished?


Comments

Chris Ogunlowo said…
I love this poem. Nice. Very Nice.

It is my hope that...
This ship, "The Naija", will someday recedes against tempest tide.
Then, those on-board, will wear smiles as that of newly wedded bride.