A poem Dedicated to Dora Akunyili, a great leader rare in Nigeria and a visionary
What can Nigerians say?
How much tears can we shed?
For greatly the earth grieved
Morning is no longer in our midst
Dust left in our heart never to be washed
You were a mother many never had
Always out with a good heart
All the roses plucked in our lives
Can never bring back your love, warm thoughts and affection in our lives
You were like a dove flying over an ocean
Your reflection echoes on all nations
You made our dreams come through
You chased our nightmares away
And selflessly fought for the less privileged and gave your pride away
Our hearts aren't big enough to contain your departure
For you were the cloud above our nation
You never doubted your leadership for our nation
And purged out the nemesis of a great nation, Nigeria
You left footprints uneasy to fill
For heaven your glory is degree
You have painted a picture in our heart
A priceless memory of the long and graceful life you had
I now believe in heroes, for you are as special as an angel
I could sense you smiling down from heaven
For you are finally in a place meant for angels
My only wish is someday I get to hug you
A long hug so the sun will never fade in my life
Rest in peace, for you fought a good fight and the enemy defected
Because of you a new Nigeria is created
Adieu our illustrious mother, sister and matron
For we love you from the depth of our heart but God loves you more
How much tears can we shed?
For greatly the earth grieved
Morning is no longer in our midst
Dust left in our heart never to be washed
You were a mother many never had
Always out with a good heart
All the roses plucked in our lives
Can never bring back your love, warm thoughts and affection in our lives
You were like a dove flying over an ocean
Your reflection echoes on all nations
You made our dreams come through
You chased our nightmares away
And selflessly fought for the less privileged and gave your pride away
Our hearts aren't big enough to contain your departure
For you were the cloud above our nation
You never doubted your leadership for our nation
And purged out the nemesis of a great nation, Nigeria
You left footprints uneasy to fill
For heaven your glory is degree
You have painted a picture in our heart
A priceless memory of the long and graceful life you had
I now believe in heroes, for you are as special as an angel
I could sense you smiling down from heaven
For you are finally in a place meant for angels
My only wish is someday I get to hug you
A long hug so the sun will never fade in my life
Rest in peace, for you fought a good fight and the enemy defected
Because of you a new Nigeria is created
Adieu our illustrious mother, sister and matron
For we love you from the depth of our heart but God loves you more
© Akan Udofia E. 2014
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