If Nigeria Was a Book
If Nigeria was a book, what type of book would it be I wonder
Would the story be great, I ponder?
Or would it be dull with no thrills like a cloudless night without stars
Would it tell of the history of a land so warm with love and peace?
And of the stories of our heroes’ past, warriors though not from mars
Men who fought for a dream of a greater tomorrow without a plan in sight
To build a country vibrant and strong like the great rock of Gibraltar
If Nigeria was a book, what type of book will it be I wonder
Would the story be true to life and tell of her current struggles, I ponder?
A lackluster nation, whose back is bent under the weight of bad governance and insecurity
A people with potentials but no real development, without joy, without hope
The giant of Africa? But this giant is so lame, so lame it is afraid of its shadow
What a waste, a shame and it breaks my heart
If Nigeria was a book, what type of book would it be I wonder
Would it be written about her future despite the present, I ponder?
A super story of success and great accomplishments
Of well-made roads, brightened by uninterrupted power at night
A prosperous nation built by knowledgeable and skilled citizens
The giant awakened finally and moving with strides akin to swaga
A community of people as bright as day, brimming with joy like a roaring ocean
If Nigeria was a book, I know it would be a blend of many plots
I have no doubts the story will have a super ending- A best seller for sure!
Copyright © Adeshina Aladeshawe | Year Posted 2018
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