Beneath crystal clear skies
A beacon of hope lies
Trunks that stand so high
And anchor as time flies.
From its fronds, artifacts of beauty made,
Its trunks forge bridges, strong and staid,
An architecture of nature’s grand design
A testament to resilience, in every line.
Its produce, a rich blessing, pure and sweet
A bounty from roots to leaves, none can compete.
From the roots that delve deep in the earth’s embrace
To the leaves that reach up, in the sun’s warm grace.
Sheltering beneath its shade, life flourishes
In its presence, the spirit nourishes.
A symbol of endurance, through seasons and strife
The palm tree stands, a testament to life.
In every breeze that rustles through its fronds
Echoes of the land, its timeless bonds.
A sentinel of the soil, steadfast and free
The heart and soul of Gambia, the noble palm tree.
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Note.Underprivileged boys died who lived in slums..
NAWEC
October 26, 2017
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P.Bah
No current!
No water!
People can live without current,
But, can't live without water.
It wasn't our dream,
To be engulf by darkness.
We don't have ever ice cream,
To cool down our stress.
Gambia voted for change,
When we had decided,
We speak in one language.
Now we had regretted.
Only talking with no action,
Hamper development of our nation.
Only peace and justice bring unity,
Not fighting for leadership.
Leaders should pampered humanity.
But, not to discard the friendship.
Greedy people and corruption,
Don't bring back happiness,
Is ruin our nation.
We said year of no stress.
You should balance the equation,
As we are living in sadness and darkness.
Your action is the reflection of your intention,
Your on and off is madness.
As you never provide provision,
To developed our nation.
NAWEC bring back our current!
And, bring back our water!
In a bizarre way I stood awhile
Watching the unfolding melodrama
Got the hint:
Our Queen's Lady in Waiting
Has misplaced our golden key.
Like an eagle must she fly
From Gabon to Gambia
From Mali to Morocco
Search for the snake, the poisonous snake, rip open its bowels
To find the African key.
Our Queen would have to wait
Outside the palace
Would she delay for days
And when the king arrives
Back early from Europe
What would he say?
These folks who do not believe in divorce
What would you say?
Should our king
A royal fray begin?
Who could tell the king
Our most powerfully revered king?
Who could tell the king:
Our Queen's Lady in Waiting
Has his most cherished instrument
misplaced?
Now has the journey began
From Gambaga to Paga
From Awudome to Avetime
To hunt for the black monster
Who is keeping our king's key
In its dark belly.
Ebenezer K N Baiden- Amissah
P O Box LG 1254, Legon, Accra
Telephone 0245310380/0201257024
I'm back to where i belong
It make me strong
To correct all my wrong
Remind me of my song
Home, sweet home
There is no place like home
Walking in the street with my boy
Dancing with great joy
Nothing to fear
As i knew everywhere
In my neighbourhood
Playing with my childhood
Long time friend
The journey had end
Now i am so free
Like the birds in the tree
I am enjoying my freedom
I'm back in my kingdom
Many years i cross
Now i am the boss
Oh! when i come
They say, welcome back home
Scheming day and night
Just to see the light
What took me so long
Only to see where i belong
I miss my beautiful darling mother
What a happy day to see my brother and sister!
I love my home
The Gambia is my home
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