Freedom in Nigeria <br />Isn't really free; <br />We often pay a price <br />To keep our liberty. <br /> <br />A new Nigeria has stood right in front of us today <br />Remember those we loved, <br />Who fought for us, and died; <br />And those we never knew <br />For whom others mourned and cried. <br />At home our 'war' for freedom <br />Is sadly overdue; <br />We've let corruption stage <br />A sad and grievous coup. <br />No longer can we brush off <br />Dishonesty and greed, <br />Lust for wealth and power; <br /> <br />We can't, we won't concede. <br />Complacency is weakness <br />Patriots can't afford; <br /> <br />The rebirth of Nigeria had made both youths and olds <br />To work hand to hand for a better future of the Country <br /> <br />We have to act on wrongs <br />That cannot be ignored. <br />We must give up some time, <br />Spent on other pleasures, <br />To restore Nigeria's freedom, <br />To keep Nigeria's treasures. <br />Money spent on trifles, boko haram and bombs <br />Must now go to our cause: <br />Get rid of the offenders, <br />Constitutional outlaws. <br />Freedom in Nigeria <br />Isn't really free <br />But we have to serve our father's land <br />with Love, strength and Faith <br />The Labour of our heroes must not be in vain <br />Let's work hand to hand my fellow Nigerians <br />The betterment of Our lovely Nigeria lies in our hands <br /> <br />It's up to Nigerians patriots; <br />It's up to you and me... <br /> <br />Happy Independence day Nigeria (Oct 1st 2014)<br /><br />Adewale Ajakanri<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-rebirth-of-nigeria-october-1st-independence/
