Keeping Afloat
If your nation is a sinking boat,
Do not dismiss her as a failure,
Packing your bags and baggage,
Ditching her for another's glory.
Be within her fold, and plan for a rescue,
Take upon yourself, duties of chivalry,
Nurture her for a better berthing.
In nation building,
Be her life jacket.
Else, you become a nonentity,
In another man's land.
Eddie Awusi is a Nigerian by birth. He is a graduate of
English literature. He writes the inspiration of the muses. He favours Pop
music and blues. His works has appeared in Dandelion
In A Vase Of Roses and other anthologies. He has also been published in
numerous poetry magazines.
well done, mr eddie awusi!
ReplyDeleteDear Eddie,
ReplyDeleteA powerful poem, it's good to be proud of your country.
Best wishes,
Inge
lovely patriotic poem
ReplyDeleteDear Eddie,
ReplyDeleteIt is such a joy to see you already have three comments on your patriotic and insightful poem. Congratualtions! I hope you will continue to share your poetry for Whispers.
Blessings,
Karen