9JA @ 56

LET NIGERIA BE NIGERIA AGAIN

Let Nigeria be Nigeria again.

Let the flag demonstrate peace.

Let the coat of arm be unity.

Let it be the dream that elevates.

Let it be the love it used to be.

Uplift its masses in prosperity.

Let Nigeria be the hand that feed many.

Let it be the great eyes that watch us.

We may fall at the sight of fear that kills.

Let it be the dream that lift us up again.

Let its traditions come back to its abode.

Let Nigeria be the Nigeria that creates hope.

That takes its masses to progress and blessing.

Let it be heaven on earth for us all.

A paradise which dominate the world.

Let our anthem be the way it used to be.

Let its heritage be the way it used to be.

Like a free and wonderful journey to us.

Let us go back to where we began 1914.

Let Nigeria go back to its branches.

Let its roots stand and never be uprooted.

Let us see the lines drawn on the sky.

And cease to be afraid of the air we breathe.

Let terrorism go into extinction like before.

When we have none but hear only for others.

Let killing and shedding of innocent blood stop.

Let Nigerian be Nigeria again I pray in tears.

Let Nigeria be Nigeria again I sing alone.

Let’s go back to the farming we started with.

Let’s plant the cocoa we were known for.

Let’s eat kola nut together in a round table.

Let Nigerian tales be told as it used to be.

Let the leaders be the leaders they used to be.

I am a child of tears who have seen no progress.

Let our educational system be resurrected.

Let discrimination stop immediately!

Let bribery and corruption stop now!

Let the youths dream yet another dream.

We can move forward when we unite!

Let Nigeria be Nigeria again I pray!

Nigeria is no more the Nigeria I used to know.

As I write this in tears of the imprisoned rain.

I see suffering and pains in this country.

I see a Nigeria that seeks for itself rather than its masses.

Let it stand again I pray, hopefully.

BY:

John Chizoba Vincent

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John Chizoba Vincent is a poet, novelist, director and cinematographer. He has over seven hundred poems published online and other magazines. His poetry has appeared in Anthologies both home and abroad. He has four published books to his credit which include: Letter from Home, Hard Times, Goodmama and The Chicken Revolts. He currently lives in Lagos where he runs his activities.