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THE UNFORTUNATE TIME
The fire of time
is burning us
we're now groaning in pain.
Our democracy has woefully failed us!
now a stinge to humanity
What a shame?
New naira notes policy
has broaden
a cloud of darkness!
The anguish of grief,
hunger and a surge of
anxiety has melted us.
Our hopes are lost
in the sands of time.
Where do we go from here?
You've been answering
a giant of Africa but, you've
lost your vigour and integrity.
What ails you to be eroding
at this time your citizenry
needs you?
Your banking system
has nothing to write
home about.
For estimation of
immeasurable queues
lengths and unknown.
We're highly disappointed
in this cashless society
you have Inaugurated.
CBN's new notes swap have
transpired an insurrection
that could bring a ceaseless
uproar, civil disobedience
that could rip the nation into
havoc and untold hardship.
©® Onyinyechi Cosmos Etu
Comments
Candlewitch
Thu, 2023-02-09 05:23
dear Onyineche,
in this sentence: needs you a lot? remove: (a lot) for a smoother finish to the line. that is the only suggestion that I have.
your poem is a heartfelt plea that stirs the soul!
*hugs, Cat
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Jackweb
Thu, 2023-02-09 06:38
Alright Cat!
Thank you very much. I really appreciate your suggestion.
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"By virtue of creativity, my literary genre is poetry".
~Jackweb
Jackweb
Thu, 2023-02-09 10:47
Truly...
you've a bird's -eyes view on the theme of this poem. Thank you so much for reading and commenting. You really nailed it.
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"By virtue of creativity, my literary genre is poetry".
~Jackweb
M4GG0TM3NT4L
Thu, 2023-02-09 14:42
oooo
i just really like the rhythm of this!! very pretty :)
-m4gg0t was here
you could call me soph if you'd like.
The phantom of the opera is there. Inside my mind.
Jackweb
Fri, 2023-02-10 01:27
Wow!
Thank you!!!
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"By virtue of creativity, my literary genre is poetry".
~Jackweb
Seren
Wed, 2023-02-15 11:56
Dear JackWeb
I am so sorry that your country is in chaos.
I think this does have really good rhythm when it's read a couple of times I got right into it
Well Done!!!
kind regards Seren
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” — W.B. Yeats
Jackweb
Wed, 2023-02-15 15:49
I really...
appreciate your time of reading and commenting. Much appreciated esteemed poet.
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"By virtue of creativity, my literary genre is poetry".
~Jackweb