The Question
Under the sun and in the rain,
Performing franchise yet life is stagnant
Under the sun and in the rain,
Serving the land for 365 days
Yet life isn't fair
What are we waiting for?
Unfulfilled promises from them
But promises are nothing in our land
Life overseas for their offsprings
But the foolish perish over token
What are we waiting for?
Unpaid salaries from them
But trillions air in the media
Surrounded by resources,
But export and import at own interest
What are we waiting for?
Flies in the air,
Others look for roads to walk on
Enjoyed facilities overseas,
Others paid for unused bills
What are we waiting for?
Some celebrating, others weeping
Some eating, others wishing
Some are laughing, while the masses are in sad mood
They don't like the western briefcase
But preferred the home made sackbag
what are we waiting for?
©Kporho Raphael Oyeke
Copyright © Kporho Raphael Oyeke | Year Posted 2018
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