The Rebirth Of Nigeria(October 1st Independence) Poem by Adewale Ajakanri

Freedom in Nigeria
Isn't really free;
We often pay a price
To keep our liberty.

A new Nigeria has stood right in front of us today
Remember those we loved,
Who fought for us, and died;
And those we never knew
For whom others mourned and cried.
At home our 'war' for freedom
Is sadly overdue;
We've let corruption stage
A sad and grievous coup.
No longer can we brush off
Dishonesty and greed,
Lust for wealth and power;

We can't, we won't concede.
Complacency is weakness
Patriots can't afford;

The rebirth of Nigeria had made both youths and olds
To work hand to hand for a better future of the Country

We have to act on wrongs
That cannot be ignored.
We must give up some time,
Spent on other pleasures,
To restore Nigeria's freedom,
To keep Nigeria's treasures.
Money spent on trifles, boko haram and bombs
Must now go to our cause:
Get rid of the offenders,
Constitutional outlaws.
Freedom in Nigeria
Isn't really free
But we have to serve our father's land
with Love, strength and Faith
The Labour of our heroes must not be in vain
Let's work hand to hand my fellow Nigerians
The betterment of Our lovely Nigeria lies in our hands

It's up to Nigerians patriots;
It's up to you and me...

Happy Independence day Nigeria (Oct 1st 2014)