Nigeria @ 64: One more year to retirement

In the heart of a nation, vibrant and bold,

Nigeria stands, with stories untold.

Sixty-four years, a journey so vast,

Through trials and triumphs, shadows are cast.

 

The sun rises high over Nigeria’s shore,

Yet whispers of struggle echo evermore.

Economic tides that ebb and flow,

Dreams of prosperity, sometimes moving slow.

 

In the bustling markets, voices collide,

Hope and despair walk side by side.

Youthful ambition, yet burdens they beat,

A quest for a future longing to share.

 

Politicians speak, their promises grand,

Yet the weight of the people, they often withstand.

Corruption and strife, a heavy toll,

Yet resilience ignites the spirit and soul.

 

Social divides, a tapestry frayed,

But in unity’s strength, new paths are laid.

From North to south, the east to the west,

In diversity’s beauty, we find our best.

 

So as we stand on the brink of a year,

With hope in our hearts, we cast off our fear.

For every challenge, a lesson to learn,

In the flame of our passion, we brightly burn.

 

One more year to retirement, a milestone in sight,

Reflecting on battles, on darkness and light,

The elders who guided, the youth who aspire,

Together we rise, fueled by desire.

 

One more year to retirement, a moment to pause,

Reflect on our journey, our struggles, our cause.

With dreams of tomorrow, let’s rise and aspire,

For Nigeria’s future, we will never tire.

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