Echoes of Pain

It is hard not to cry When you see dreams die They are young but in the grave they lie Gifts, talents, hope gone as if they didn't try It is painful to hear a man sigh A few years ago all hopes were high Now all he looks is to the sky He tries, he strives, but his success seems shy How do you feel when a mother faints All her live she strives for a picture to paint A clear one for you even if hers is faint If only this place were merciful she will be a saint My generation suppresses the young They flash age as wisdom They tell the youths to be strong While they lavish the wealth of the kingdom A song must be sang To free our minds from slavery It is not getting better, we feel the pain and pang Silence here is not winning yet chaos is not bravery Cry yourself to sleep but please wake up Africa The world is moving fast, don't just run after it o mother If we must be purged, let our hearts be For at all cost a brighter future we must see Nigeria breaks my heart, yet her love I must seek. @kolawole_john