Tension again, cars burning, people dieing,
Shots in the air,
What's happening out there?
"Stay at home, don't go out."
Shots in the air,
What's happening out there?
School cancelled, events postponed
God, why has it started again?
School work sits,tests and projects postponed,
It's hard to read today,
When there are shots in the air.
What's happening out there?
God, why is it happening again?
Don't shut down,
Keep the pessimism away.
Let optimism and creativity rule,
Even though there are shots in the air.
Remember, God is in control.
God, let our dreams of peace, when neighbors can live without fear and suspicion, become a reality again.
This poem was written during the August 30-31, 2011 crisis. After my summer in the US I returned to Nigeria with the determination to live with a more pro-active perspective. This was written after I realized I was starting to shut down and just go on auto-pilot where I just live by responding to comes before me instead of thinking ahead to what needs to be done and planning ahead with more creativity and purpose.
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