Cry Poem by Pius beeps Adamu

Aloud aminu weeps  at the death of his mother.
No money to pay for her hospital bills.
He weeps for another huge problem which is:
Money for a decent burial.

But No one seems to notice his cry.

Bello is thinking about life.
So fed up he is and thinks of suicide.
Up on a tree he ties the noose.
Nothing he leaves but a suicide note.


But No one seems to notice his cry..


Yemi is a troubled family man.
With six voluminous mouths to feed.
All of his kids are hawking.
He is struggling with unpaid rent and fees.

But No one seems to notice his cry.

Matthew  is a honest worker.
Killing his last pulse for the system.
All his labours are in vain.
He is retrenched and his dues are barely  paid.

But No one seems to notice his cry.

Obinna is a hopeful farmer.
With no hope of n.p.k fertiliser.
His farm yields are low.
His family will starve till God knows when.

But No one seems to notice his cry..


Linda is a sweet intelligent damsel.
Fit for a handsome suitor.
She is lonely, depressed and fired for not 'cooperating'.
She's vulnerable and giving up that better tomorrow.


But No one seems to notice her cry.


Benedict is a successful graduate.
His shoes are worn from endless trekking.
From office to office seeking a job.
His certificates are furled in torn envelope.


But No one seems to notice his cry.


Haruna is a servant boy.
Loyal to his strict master.
Something gets missing in the house
Haruna is jailed without trial..


But No one seems to notice his cry..


No one seems to hear you cry.
But now is the time for their crying.
They call on you to vote for them.
But ask yourself, do they really care about you?