Funom Makama Poet Epic

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This poem is dedicated to the middle belt region of Nigeria which is experiencing a massive invasion from the Northern part with a heavy influx of the Hausas and Fulanis with the hope to possess its lands and stamp their cultures in these 'settling' regions. It is also dedicated to any part of the world experiencing such atrocity

An Unshakable Identity

hospitality, peace and mutual respect; we’ve chosen
because the key to our prosperity is love, unity and cooperation
settlers now on the cheat as our true identity is kept frozen
but no matter what! We will reverse it with our landmark ordination

the threats against our heritage and culture may have risen
it has kept us unique, unshakable and uncompromising
though there are bastard judases in every dozen
the failure and exposure of their deeds are amusing

the buckles of our identity we will never loosen
no matter how the invader tries strategizing
or putting our inheritance into some sort of categorizing
No! is the answer, none of us will lose being a complete citizen

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Kamran Rashid October 30, 2015 at 9:48 AM i wish at times if there were no boundaries and walls around,, my heart goes out your words are priceless as it actually defines the suffering and hardship of a large mass of people there,,the world is running hard ,,i just pray for the peace to prevail here and there ..#loved it Funom Makama ,,ty for your words Funom Makama January 28, 2016 at 12:01 PM Thank you so much Kamran Rashid

Emile Pinet February 4, 2015 at 1:59 PM Your word choices and colorful vocabulary make this a very interesting and thoughtful read. You paint a picture with words that bring your memories alive in the reader's mind, where we too can feel what you feel for awhile as you take the reader to your private place of pain that it is still fresh and piercing. Emile. #7 Funom Makama February 5, 2015 at 12:29 PM Oh dear friend... Your words are heart romancing and very very encouraging.... I read them carefully and there's nothing much I can say other than much much gratitude... Thanks you very much!

Bl Devnath February 1, 2015 at 10:38 AM Oh! God save all of you, I pray to Him. If any wrong is done by an individual or by many collectively, whatever they may be, God administers all with His unforeseen magic wand of JUSTICE through the Nature, i believe. God gives good sense to those who are really good and gives bad sense to the bad. No one can fly away from this. See the World TRUE History. Wonderful poem on reality. Loved always, my lovely friend,bl Funom Makama February 3, 2015 at 10:06 AM AMEN!!!!!!! BL Devnath... Thank you a zillion for your priceless words of encouragement. That is our earnest prayer (My people and I).... And by God's grace, it would be answered...

Robert Johnson January 31, 2015 at 6:14 PM I pray for God's hand of humanity to reign. May it swiftly sweep evil aside and his love replace and abide. PEACE! Funom Makama February 3, 2015 at 10:05 AM AMEN!! And once again AMEN! Thank you very much Robert

Michelle Mac Donald January 31, 2015 at 12:35 AM This is the third time I've come online to read this, Funom. Your true identiy far surpasses the character of those who threaten your homeland. Power, greed and morbid destructiion. It is all so senseless! Written with your heart and soul, yet you maintain rational manner. You are the blessed one, Funom. Keep well, stay safe, Mikki Funom Makama February 3, 2015 at 10:04 AM Thank you so much Mikki and as always.... You are a source of huge encouragement to me

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 29, 2015 at 7:02 AM powerful write and truly this must be heard by all! I have few poems that talks about atrocity! one is this prose poetry Rwanda's buried calvary.. :)---olive eloisa Funom Makama February 3, 2015 at 10:03 AM Really??? I will definitely check it out. Thank you a million for your immense contribution here...

Ralph Sergi January 28, 2015 at 4:41 PM I have looked over your poetry and i love your inimitable style. A great message for the Boko Haram. I coined a phrase: "What we need is less tribes and more diversity"! Funom Makama February 3, 2015 at 10:02 AM Yes my friend... we need less tribes but more diversity... But unfortunately, nature has made it what it is... Thank you so much for your wonderful and encouraging comment