by Afeez Adeyemi Adisa
Published on: Sep 25, 2003
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Type: Poetry

Peace is snoring
Enmity is reigning
Freedom degrades
Autocracy is exalted
Violence is synonymous

In my country
Justice is limited
Poverty is the victor
Famine is sine qua non
And killings are necessary

In my country
Democracy is in confusion
Politicians are criminals
Illiterates are leaders
While graduates are slaves

In my country
Child abuse is necessary
Future of youths is in doom
Youths engaged in illegal deals
Because no one cares for them

In my country
Cruelty is important
Money is the savior
Deception is embraced
Honesty can kill

In my country
Hungry politicians are ruling
The president is sleeping
And hangs a “do not disturb” sign
Just by his door

In my country
No one dares challenge
The power that be
And everyone knows
That silence is precious.


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