Chiori

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LETS UNITE DESPITE OUR DIFFERENCE

The fragments of diverse norms and traditions,
Scattered around the entity.
Glued by the colonial greed,
branded with a label, Ni-ge-ria.
We are not one, we are not one,
Since 67 till date.

For oneness is our strength,
Like lions to their prey.
Tribalism and nepotism you should kill,
for in their hands the keys to division.

This heritage of our forefathers,
Never a campaign to disunity,
but an instrument of love and harmony.

Come together, come together.
Let hands wash hands,
In the river of unity and peace.
forget the hatred of the night,
and focus on the fragrance of Unity.

About This Poem

Review Request Direction: What did you think of my title?
How was my language use?
What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
How does this theme appeal to you?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?
Is the internal logic consistent?

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Region, Country: Nigeria , Abuja, NGA

Favorite Poets: John Donne, Williams Wordsworth, Wole Soyinka, Sola Owonibi, Jared Angira, Langston Hughes, P.O.C Umeh, Sir. Walter Raleigh

Comments

Chiori

7 years 10 months ago

I love my country Nigeria and

I love my country Nigeria and i want unity to reign, despite our difference.

Geezer

7 years 10 months ago

I enjoyed this...

I don't want to get into the politics of the theme, but I understand the sentiments. You seem to have the country's interest at heart and it shows. I wonder if someday, the people of Earth will get the message, that we are all stuck here on this planet together and we have to get along. If we don't, sooner or later, we will destroy ourselves and this planet. I suppose that we will just go find us another one to screw up? Nice work as far as I can tell. ~ Geezer.
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Chiori

7 years 10 months ago

thanks in a greater way

weirdelf

7 years 10 months ago

It is very difficult for us Westerners

to understand your politics.
The words and poetry make us understand.

weirdelf

7 years 10 months ago

I look forward to more of your work,

don't make us wait so long next time, ok?
And remember to give feedback to others, that's how this site works.

I get your passion, it is welcome.

Chiori

7 years 10 months ago

thanks

thanks, it will be available very soon

lovedly

7 years 10 months ago

your are passionate ..we all now know

read at least ten poets
and comment on all
thank all those
who read you tooo

get out of your
shell
we don't believe in racialism
all of us are normally human

my two gals twins sisters
gf/then friends
were from Nigeria too
you were not even born then
or were you!

Chiori

7 years 10 months ago

Thanks

i will do exactly that too

lovedly

7 years 10 months ago

you haven't replied ..you must

read ten poems
before one you thrust
then we all will know
as you third one I have read to day
how the river of poetry flows
with all Neos
Just don't expect comments
nor appreciation
unless you give
ere you partake
no one has welcomed you yet
is it a mistake