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by Henry Ekwuruke | |
Published on: Aug 1, 2007 | |
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Type: Poetry | |
https://www.tigweb.org/express/panorama/article.html?ContentID=15341 | |
Install a shining light in our presence At the end of the dark tunnel Open up the virtually closed doors Landscapes for prosperity in posterity A legacy that was poignantly messy Nurtured with political dexterity around the corners But we hardly go to the wars Since we are in need of durable edifice of peace A people green and white with pride Optimists looking for the windows of joy The stony faces of laughter joined with pain Cultured to respect the gods Reaching for peace in the land of uncommon Betrayed in the hopeful ‘pledge’ Internal sabotage linked external attack Undoubtedly the heart of Africa Guided by misconceptions of a sad event The hands of perpetrators are strengthened to act Their impunity reinforced in minority As hopes dashed in the light of the betrayal in darkness! « return. |