Nigeria,my country

Hi peeps,Ok yea been away from here for a long while.Bad me,I know.I missed you too...:).
Anyway,I am back for now.I am particularly worried about the trend in Nigeria now.Tertiary institutions on strike,insecurity,the killings,the public show of shame by legislators supposedly elected to represent the common man,endless list.I know,these things happen all over the world but I am concerned about mine just because it is mine.
Below is a poem expressing my feelings and I'm sure many Nigerians too.

Oh how I weep for my country
Oh that She may rejoice again
A land so blessed,nature is envious
A land of plenty,human and nature

Oh,how I cringe at the wickedness
Oh that the sinnators may repent
A land now turned to its shadow
A land immersed in systemic chaos

Oh how I pray for my country
Oh dear lord,that her glory be restored
A land of sandy tribes and tongues
A land of talents and creativity

Oh how I see the future of my country
Oh,a home,a treasure,a destination
A land of choice,glory distributor
A land of greatness,Nigeria my country.

-Amanda Martin

I love my country,I believe in my country.I am proudly Nigerian.

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