They say age is just a number, not necessarily reflective of maturity
I say beauty is just an appearance, not necessarily reflective of superiority
I write from a land far away, not my home, I must say
Nevertheless I write about home, for my thoughts lie there, especially on this day
For today, my country celebrates 50 years of independence – it’s our JUBILEE
I can only imagine the celebration – scintillating sights and sounds as far as the eye can see!
So here I sit in a strange land, a beautiful place, my present location
With hours of curious observation resulting in careful retrospection I look around this strange land and can’t help but compare it to my own nation
Inevitably I am left not with joyful thoughts but very sober reflection
For in resources and wealth we are equal, perhaps even greater than they
Yet in productivity, creativity, and beauty we are far less ... so what can I say?
50 years of independence, wow ... Is it just me or do we not seem yet overly dependent?
Relying on others to think for us, create for us, and dictate to us how our wealth should be spent
Our potential exceeds what any mind can imagine – may it no longer remain unrealized
Today many celebrate, a few contemplate, but the truth is all need to ARISE!
Many months ago, I put pen to paper and patriotic poetry was birthed anew
Add a dramatic soundtrack and some nice pictures, and voila! - Nigerians, a special little video for you.
- from Lady InspiroLogos
Visit the following link to View Video 'Nigeria, Arise':
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fARSTg0lJ0
