Category: General
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REIGN OF TERROR
A peaceful protest takes quite a turnWhen special forces act without restraintWe’re patriotic ,in tears we singNot swayed by death and pain they’ll bring The cctv and lights go outAnd shutdown access to networks tooUnarmed,afraid ,yet very braveThey face the cycle to the grave These evil men sent from up aboveKilled 20 people as if…
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LEKKI WAHALA
In tears and pain our anthem raiseDespite the terrors that we faceThe cctv and lights go outTo hide the shootings in the night Blinded ,scared and in the dark No network there ,its not a larkWhere Special forces fire and take our livesThey cut us down like with a knifeAnd bodies fall ,a shocking sight …
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FADE AWAY
The final act plays on the screenthe curtains fall and the veil is seenThe candle flickers and then is goneIt’s served its time and now is done The waters still and all is calmA peaceful transition like soothing balmThe distress in life did take its tollBut perseverance did take control So now you bow out…
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CONFUSING TIMES
In these times of darkened pathsEerie shadows in the darkLuring austerity in larger clusters Leaving people confused and flustered There’s a scramble for the lightPeople searching for what is rightBurdened by their circumstances Robbed of work and their finance Depressed,dejected and feeling lostLooking for the bridge to crossAnd halt the feeling of growing lossThat’s hit the economy…
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WHAT DO YOU SEE?
I walk with you dailyWreck havoc on you gailyThink not of tomorrowAs I claim lives with no sorrow I’m teaching a dear lessonFor all those who will listenBut will not show mercyAnd won’t stop at the unworthy So clean up your actAnd acknowledge the factThat I am bold and I’m scaryAnd am here to make …
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RESTART
When it comes to survivalThere is one friend I can depend onHe was there when no one caredHe fought my war when no one daredShowed me how much He really caresI felt the pain, knew that I was not the sameWalked through the rain,hoping that things would changeI tried to hide the painful scarsThat held…
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KINDNESS
There is an act that shows you loveWith so much purity just like a doveThat gently touches our humanityAnd is often displayed with humility Always patient,cool ,controlledNever angry ,lets peace unfoldUnderstanding, not one to judgeEver faithful,who will never budge It’s the best thing one can showBrings a feeling that really glowsShows compassion ,not self absorbedFull…
MARYANN BOSAH 