pointed guns cracked gladly
explosives disvirgined the air
grumbling with destructive voices!
Confusion raped moody sky
as mortal souls fled with tears
searching for a home
to abort their fears!
Every day and night
the troops walk the streets
with their tankers
wearing the khaki color!
Blood massaged the streets
flood of curses filled our teeth
people killing, people dying
souls blending with agony!
Our fathers’ spirits sealed!
our mothers’ breasts revealed!
children wore skeletal frames
as fire proved it’s name!
And the sorrows within
disguise our once juicy lips
humoring our fated breath
with songs of sorrow and pains!
Written by: Moses Opara
Edited by: Kukogho Iruesiri Samson
