The Unchangeable

The situation in my country is terrifying
I wish I can do something gratifying,
Selfishness and corruption by leaders are annoying,
No job,no food ,no water,in a land flourishing
with resources and its occupants are crying,
Mortality rate increases for many are lacking,
Diseases,malnutrition and social vices are thriving,
due to negligence,misappropriation and lack of funding,
From generation to generation this parasite is spreading,
And the vectors and co-vectors foster by multiplying,
I`m bold,educated and ready to die,not compromising,
but I have to join their party to be leading,
Join their party!be like them!what am I thinking?
I can`t sell my conscience because of governing,
If I`m an officer,I would have risen to do general cleaning,
but that era has gone,military government is damaging,
while this cosmetic democracy is more disturbing,
Divine intervention is sought and I`m waiting;waiting!
by soaking my bed with tears daily,weeping!,
Lame and paralyzed I watch the little ones,suffering,
while a few biggies misuse and waste the wealth by deceiving,
Hmm!hmm!I can`t take this anymore!,it is killing.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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April 24, 2013 at 7:23 PM
Olusegun, congratulations with your poem on Andrea's, favorite list. always~ Linda
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April 23, 2013 at 3:00 AM
What! This is soooooo lovely my brother. The message is so poignant. Congrats on your win my brother and fellow compatriot.
Mannan Avatar
April 22, 2013 at 10:44 PM
So deep and touching. Many congrats dear friend.
May Avatar
April 22, 2013 at 8:47 PM
congrats on a great win Olusegun
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April 19, 2012 at 1:32 AM
ABSOLUTELY AWESOME ! I enjoyed this much.
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February 12, 2012 at 2:47 AM
OLUSEGUN,, stopping by to wish you a SWEET VALENTINE.. AND A WONDERFUL , congratulations... ON your wonderful win In this awesome contest. Enjoyed ;-) . have yourself a wonderful valentines. @lways & @lways *xox~PD
Merryman Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 7:18 PM
Congrats on your win with this emotionally intense poem! Love, Kim
Guzzi Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 6:12 PM
Somehow the repetitiveness of the verb ending make the point stronger than ever than there is no end in sight to this voilence, I think of you often and pray you are well. Congrad's Light & Love
Sweetheart Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 1:37 PM
congrats oluseegun on a remarkable win for this tremendous entry luv.. awesome words and lines..
Brown Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 12:02 PM
Congratulations to you on your placement in Debbie Guzzi's "Your Own Favorite Poem" contest Olusegun. Love, Carol
Taylor Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 10:14 AM
Congrats, Olusegun. Excellent piece. Nice going. Ralph
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February 7, 2012 at 9:40 AM
I can see why this is one of your favorites. It says so much. Congratulations
Taylor Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 6:11 PM
Congrats, Olusegun. Powerful piece. Great job. Nice going. Ralph
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January 31, 2012 at 3:28 PM
Very powerful, Olusegun. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
Brown Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 12:52 PM
Congratulations on your super win today in Susan's "Little Viewed Jewels" contest Olusegun. Love, Carol
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January 31, 2012 at 11:45 AM
Congratulations x
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January 31, 2012 at 10:50 AM
congratulations on your win Olusegun. Elizabeth
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January 31, 2012 at 10:44 AM
Olusegun congrats on your win..David
Sweetheart Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 9:25 AM
congrats Olusegun on another great win for brilliant poetry so special luv...
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January 31, 2012 at 8:16 AM
There is so much emotion in this rendering Olusegun. And frustration. I couldn't help thinking as I read this, how many countries, in varying degrees, that this would apply to. So sad, but so well written. Congratulations
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January 17, 2012 at 8:29 PM
OH, Olusegun. this is terribly frustrating for you and I can see that you feel really saddened by it. I know there are others like you here at Soup and I pray one day you all can enjoy the blessings of life. Keep being strong and writing. You are a light to your world.
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January 16, 2012 at 8:53 AM
Good morning, Olusegun...this is is not your average every day write...it is filled with compassion for your homeland and it moves my heart so intensely..I am not even sure what country you are from (yet I have an idea). You poem is filled with compassion, frustration, and a peaceful prayerful attitude...how you pulled this rhyming scheme off so nicely with all the technical details is also proof of your craft. I feel your pain and your brothers anguish too. So very sad...I hope this will steal the show bc it is written so extraordinarily and bc it is a message that needs to be read. Gwendolen
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