The River That Flows

THE RIVER THAT FLOWS What’s the fizz, sends me scary under the bed What would be of me if they broke the wooden door Almighty, Allah, is it possible to turn me invisible Bang, bang and bang, those must be metal rods knocking But is the river that flows in the village If someone was brave enough to hack down the monster Bones would break, blood would flow but all for a good cause The clatter is too much as the young men make their puffs Their chests would pass for a roasted meat ready to be served But is the river that flows in the village Everyone wake up, machetes and all you got at hand Our people need a spiel, before a generation is wiped out Look at them, marrying on the cheap bottles and strong puffs Is this the end of my granny’s name, what of development But is the river that flows in the village My brother don’t cry anymore, a wife soon you will get Though most are swept off with modernity, no care to family They call it independence but what example set to their daughters Our homes need better foundation, home makers not breakers But is the river that flows in the village I stand strong in word and character and I beg you to second The dragon is not too big for me for I know you watch my back My parents are old to fight, my children fear their tomorrow But I step forward to start the change, sign up for support For this river in the village must flow clean water