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We Are Not Terrorists

Oh! I see tears in the heart of Africa Why would this come from America? We are still mending our mean malaria Why would you bless us with black bacteria? Umar Farouk Abdul Muttalab was a black, bold egg Hatched under a white, wretched hen with erring eggs, He learnt to be bad not in the shores of our land So, why would you add our name to this bad band. I am sorry if your name is on the roll, White caterers are the author of this egg roll; I wonder why a noble nation will be stigmatized For the fault of one acclaimed Nigerian who felt traumatized. We are not terrorists… not dark but dutiful We are a nation, black, bold and beautiful Nigeria may be weeping and wailing Yet Nigerians keep steady…sailing.

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Syed Amaan Ahmad

Date: 2/28/2010 3:15:00 PM

A Powerful one! I really appreciate your art and writing skills with all imaginative power... you have a great talent of expressing yourself...keep writing and show the world that justice exists naturally!

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 2/12/2010 8:09:00 AM

Hi Adeleke, I have mixed feelings about this poem. The reason is the same as the reason you probably wrote this poem. It boils down to GENERALIZATIONS. Blacks and whites are equally weeping and wailing about atrocities around the world. And we Americans, like you Nigerians are steady...sailing. Trying to live through the horrors and reputations given to the masses but earned by the few wicked. Your emotions and this poem are strong. You already know, I think you are a very talented poet. Dane

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 1/20/2010 11:34:00 AM

beautiful poem, americans get alot of knee jerks, but we are cautious.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/20/2010 7:14:00 AM

I like this , Adeleke, Sorry I am not up on my politics to entirely understand the details that caused you to write it. But I sense the truth in it. LUv, andrea

Billy Thekidster

Date: 1/20/2010 4:37:00 AM

A very well written piece Adeleke and Thank You very much for your comment. Best Wishes Always, Bill

Ravindra K Kapoor

Date: 1/20/2010 1:44:00 AM

Wonder expressions in well narrated words in your Poem. To be proud of your nation means you have the powers to change what ever wrong done by others. Keep the torch burning to make your country a great nation. Thanks for your precious comments on my poem. Hope you would like The Boatman's Song also. With best wishes and love Ravindra

Jay Loveless

Date: 1/19/2010 8:58:00 PM

I love this, its beautiful. Thank you for the comments, please read Nicks Poem? It would mean alot, thank you <3

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/19/2010 1:19:00 PM

Beautiful tribute you have written for your country. I can tell that you are proud of your homeland. We should never judge a person by others in their family or country or race but only on the attributes of the individual person. Keep the creative, descriptive, and expressive writes flowing. Sara

Oleg Borisov

Date: 1/8/2010 12:11:00 PM

Dear Adeleke! Only now I have learned from your poem that the poor guy is from Nigeria. It doesn`t matter what country a terrorist may be from. Evil is universal. We all belong to the human race. Much more easy to be dependent than independent and so free. To perfect yourself is always a complicated task. I hope you understand what I mean. Thanks so much for your kind comment on my poem. Creativity helps us be humane. Good Luck! Oleg

Carrie Richards

Date: 1/8/2010 11:08:00 AM

Evil lurks in all shapes, sizes, colors, and in all nations.....no one place, person, country should take the blame for those who carry hatred with such malice and intent.

Audrey Haick

Date: 1/8/2010 9:25:00 AM

Adeleke, he's just another brainwashed young man manipulated to do evil. Someone, perhaps his parents prayers have been answered...He will be jailed but his soul may still be saved. When you have the time, pls. read my poem, "Who Is This god you serve?" Peace, Audrey

Tobey Hill

Date: 1/8/2010 9:13:00 AM

My hat's off to you for this piece. It is soo sad in this world that race, nations, and the innocent are blamed for the actions of the misguided....Love to you, and yours....TAH