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Sierra Leone Poems - Poems about Sierra Leone


SIERRA LEONE KNOWS!
When dark shadows of war fell And cries of anguish rang like bells Streets stained, the skies of Sierra Leone torn The hope of this nation was lost and gone. Through those dark clouds, a light arose A force for peace, worries deposed ECOMOG came with a mission crystal as clear To drive away the reign of fear. Through jungle paths and smelly...

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Categories: sierra leone, 12th grade, africa,
Form: Free verse
A MONSTER IN SIERRA LEONE KUSH
Kush is both a lover and a monster Capturing the hearts of our youth. Its eyes, as deep as the night and bright as stars Hold secrets of passion and unspoken truths. With a touch that sends shivers down the spine It suffocates the soul into delirium. Its voice, a haunting melody Whispers promises and fears alike—a lullaby...

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Categories: sierra leone, 12th grade, abuse,
Form: Free verse



O NATIVE LAND
O Sierra Loa, the mountain of lions A land of thy free, O native land. A symbol of God's majestic hand A nation so small yet peaceful and grand. Beneath your ever clear sky Merry mountains and gay valleys lie. Home to air that touches hearts far and wide. For you my song and hymns will always bide. Your rivers, your vast and...

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Categories: sierra leone, 12th grade,
Form: Lyric
WHERE DID WE LOSE OUR WAY?
We harboured a dream Believing freedom would bring us joy We sought to liberate ourselves From the shackles of colonial reign Freedom arrived, vast and unrestrained To our prayers God answered "So help me God, so help me God," He endowed us with the spirit to persevere. He fortified us to navigate Through civil strife and turmoil We triumphed over Ebola, COVID we defeated...

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Categories: sierra leone, 11th grade, 12th grade,
Form: Free verse
My Sierra Leone, Land That I Failed
Oh my Sierra Leone! The only land that I own, I pledge to thee, to bring peace, love, development and unity, Sadly I act for my interest without any loyalty. I betray each and every promise to thee I made, Skinning thy people whom I opted to aid. I know even though you are independent, but thou dependth on me, To lead...

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Categories: sierra leone, emotions, irony,
Form: Rhyme



Sometimes In Sierra Leone
End the grief and pain End the tears and shame We did suffered in the hands of the rebels so we forght for peace to reign Our future was locked up by them Our steps were measured like witches The killings and destructions were too much,so I walk through this memory lane Hands in hands amonyously yet we face our greatest...

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Categories: sierra leone, africa, cry, death, war,
Form: ABC
Some of Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Imagine being a kid Running for your life Behind you explodes a bomb Feet splash in mud, Diamonds hidden in your teeth Rightfully yours This is your home Everything about this equation is wrong De Beers Imagine troops pushing maids carts Full of Diamonds in a glass case Your five senses breathe money Messed up childhood, it's the only love you embrace All the...

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Categories: sierra leone, africa, fear, political, drug,
Form: Free verse
Sierra Leone - a Long Way Gone Book By Ishmael Baeh
South province where Mattru jong is located! Intriguing issues as a young boy! Escaped from drugs and the war! Rebels – They don’t agree with the government and think everyone is the enemy! Ready to start over! ...

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Categories: sierra leone, adventure, black african american,
Form: ABC

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