An opportunity for a fresh start
Will this be an era of real change?
A season of moving out of darkness into light?
Will the heart of the president be directed by God
Like a watercourse
In the direction of the right
Attitudes, desires and wishes
That augur well for nation building
That will be centered on serving our needs
When will we maximize our enormous potential?
Will it be today?
When will mindless greed stop?
Will itbe today?
When will pillaging and thievery stop
Will the cry of countless dead souls speak
The crushing and thwarting of children's development
Totally contrary to the laws of survival
Will this be the change we need and hoped for?
Nigeria must rise!
Out of the ashes of mediocrity
Out of self sabotage on a monumental scale
Nigeria must rise!
A new day has come
Let the God of creation
Direct our noble cause
To build a nation where peace and justice reign
Nigeria must rise!
Lara Cookey
30 May 2015
The morning after inauguration day
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