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Our Cry - Olumide Olanrewaju by olumide54(m): 10:40am On Apr 19, 2017 |
The Cry My people cried in the rain, they didn’t notice; my people cried under the sun, it dried up quickly. They never see us as crying citizens but instead begging citizens, but we’ll have to still cry out our pains, be hopeful and keep our tears of joy minimal cos even handkerchief is now expensive. Everything is not how it used to be, even wizards now walk and sleep early so as to wake up early to work. My people now have to do anything just to stay alive, even the priest sees his members cheating in a Bible Study examination, but ignores them cos the tithe register is empty and his honorarium might reduce. There’s nothing to show for our efforts, the president of the Barber’s Union is completely bald. Nepotism has gotten a level 10 security clearance in all government parastatals. The wrong is now right, they left us. Miss Bum Bum Nigeria gets a car prize; Mr Einstein gets the handshake or a cash equivalent of a car jack. What a jerk! in big cars. We are law abiding, we voted for you; we exercised patience, we are lean now; we protested, and then you gave us the water that quenches the fire but increase our electrocution. If you don’t know: Babies are crying due to malnourishment Children are crying cos they’ll sing “we are the leaders of tomorrow” in the morning and hawk later in the day. Unemployed youths are crying over lack of meritocracy and for building our hope on the seashore. Employed youths are crying over monthly don’t-kill-me stipends, stagnancy and bad welfarism. Businessmen/Entrepreneurs are crying over unfavourable policies and extortion. Retirees are crying over no, small or delayed gratuity and pension. We’ve gone far on the social media with various empty assurances, but in real life, we are where we’ve always been. When there’s peace, prepare for war! Instagram @iammrolu @mroluofficial Facebook: www.fb.com/mroluofficial 07087810105 1 Like 1 Share
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