NAIJA WILL RISE AGAIN (A POEM)

NAIJA WILL RISE AGAIN (A POEM)

  • Posted by Edith Ohaja
  • On October 15, 2018
  • 67 Comments

The wings of this beautiful eagle are clipped
The talons that she’d used to devour are chipped
She pecks in the dirt like a chick to survive
Although she works harder than bees in a hive

She always survived poor weather for years
When waters would rise and winds would be fierce
But she suddenly welcomed the absurd idea
That fair weather was possible throughout the year

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(Related: #Atikulate: An Idea Whose Time Has Come – Poem and Commentary)
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She flew from her perch that whimsy to chase
Was caught in a gale that left her a mess
And dashed to the ground, with no means to fly
In pain and regret, but she hopes not to die

True, help’s in the offing her gashes to heal
But she must discern whose “assistance” can kill
Her current physician being as good as none
If he’s kept around, she’ll be ash in an urn

An eagle should not by bad weather be scared
She must learn to soar, be by training prepared
It’s folly to think a wand can wave storms away
Or take off in flight when you clearly should stay

Congratulations! Naija will rise again
Congratulations! We’re not crying in vain
Congratulations! The great eagle will soar
Congratulations! Naija’s dumbness is o’er

Ⓒ Edith Ugochi Ohaja 2018

Let it be so in Jesus’ name.

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67 Comments

Victor
Amen! 'NAIJA WILL RISE AGAIN'. So beautifully written: a poem of hope with loads of hidden beauties. Well done, ma.
wisdomhillary
Lovely poem madam, it's pretty on point but as to Nigeria's future, i'm quite uncertain but what i know is that we have a long way to go. Besides, we have God's kingdom to solve our problems and it would be coming soon.
    Edith Ohaja
    Yes, Wisdom, I look forward to God's kingdom too. In the meantime, unlike some folks I don't think Nigeria is a lost cause. It's well with you in Jesus' name.
Ejiofor Emmanuel
I pray our sufferings are not in vain.
Joseph Chozoba Kingsley
This is a nice poem. It is a special poem of encouragement to all Nigerian citizens. I also believe that God has made up His mind to wipe away the tears of Nigerians in the near future. Our people should also remember this country in their prayers. She must surely come out of the terrible situation she's experiencing now. LONG LIVE NIGERIA!
    Edith Ohaja
    The call for prayer is very important. With God, all things are possible. Bless you!
Olawole Ebenezer
"but she hopes not to die." Ma'am, if there's one thing I know, its that: hope doesn't change things- work does. Even the Bible said "faith without works is dead." If we think Nigeria is facing her hardest times now and would rise soon, let's think again- because more difficult times are coming. In 10 years Nigeria will be hell for those whose ONLY hope is hope- those who don't see what's coming and get to work (preparing for the storm ahead). A brilliant thing about an Eagle is that it flies towards the storm, having seen it, in order to rise above it. But 80% of our people are too blind to see. If we don't GET TO WORK...even hell would seem like paradise.
    Edith Ohaja
    I disagree with your prophecy of relentless and inescapable gloom ahead. That is a fatalistic view of life which I don't subsvribe to. Life comprises ups and downs. If you read the poem carefully, you'll see that it talked of work (be by training prepared to face storms). The problem the eagle in the poem had is that it was hoping for perpetual clear skies and went chasing it, rather than facing the storms with fortitude. We are already in the storm but we are not resigning to fate. We pray for God's deliverance and we're making plans to actualise it by his grace through the ballot. In the meantime, we are sustained by hope because as long as there is life, there are chances of a turnaround from the dire straits we're currently in. My suggestion is that you should change your prophet if all you're hearing is so cynical. Lol!
Anabude oluchi
Well written, ma. I strongly believe that Nigeria will be a great country despite the ups and down which she is experiencing. So I pray for greater success and achievements for our country.
    Edith Ohaja
    Someone once prophesied that Nigeria will be a great light on the pathway to heaven, meaning that she will play a big role in the end time missionary advancement in the world. God is not likely to abandon such a country.
OSSAI CHIDIMMA
NIGERIA WILL RISE AGAIN IT IS THE HOPE OF ALL HER CITIZENS, GOD BLESS NIGERIA.
    Edith Ohaja
    Amen. Our God is faithful and He will speedily come to save us.
Imelda Akogu
Amen! yes our cries will not be in vain, Nigeria will be delivered from this anarchy and chaos
Nnachetam Favour
Presently Nigeria is rated the happiest country in the world because we keep smiling even amidst tears. I think for us its an added advantage cause it shows that although we are amidst storms, we are not hopeless. We know that we are heading towards the end of the tunnel and there is light there. Nice poem, ma. I love your optimism.
Chukwuneke adaeze jennifer
We Nigerians have a great country and a good God..Buh just that our corrupt leaders won't let us see what great things we are destined for. I pray that God in his infinite mercy will take control and rescue us from all evil. And surely like you said in your poem, ma, we would rise amongst nations.
Victor Nzubechi Abundance
Yes! Naija will rise again. Such a nice poem full of hope for my dear country Nigeria. We shall rise again.
    Edith Ohaja
    And may we rise individually too in Jesus' name.
Stephens Chinecherem Grace
Nigeria likened to an eagle! I love the idea. She will definitely fly again, she would soar beyond the world's expectations. Nigeria will rise again.
Epunam obianuju
Amen. That is every Nigerian's prayer, but we should not also forget that we have a role to play in all of this. If Nigeria would get better it has to start from us (the citizens), every decision we take even as the ruler or the ruled surely affects our country. So we must put our heads together to decide what is best for our country.
CHINELOBI TREASURE OLUCHI
sure we will... God is interested in our great nation
Paschal Odigonma Victoria
Amen! This great nation Nigeria will rise again. It will become greater. And may we not fall pray of leaders who will clip our wings. Amen!
egbo Rita Somtochukwu
Indeed Nigeria shall rise again.. Faith n constant prayer for God's intervention in our country's affairs is needed by every Nigerian. Great Nigerian people, Great!!!!!
Aniebonam
Wow, what a hope for us. We pray that Nigeria will rise again. God is our strength.
Adonu Ifeanyichukwu
Amen. Naija will rise again. This is a beautiful poem, ma. I am happy that irrespective of the challenges we are facing as a nation, some patriots still abound in our midst and still hope for a better future. Well done, ma
Sophia
All hope is not lost, Nigeria will rise again..... We believe... Nice poem
mirian ndawe
Like an eagle Nigeria aims to fly high but she has got some threads on her legs, threads of violence, corruption, bribery, ethnicism and for this reason she is yet to fly.
Ngwu ifeanyichukwu Kingsley
Prayer and hardwork give victory. A lot of Nigerians do these things. I pray that one day all our prayers will be answered.
Ikebudu Juanita Chinenye
Only if Nigerians would be selflesss,this country would be a better place.
Ozukwe Mirian chisom
I believe we will rise again though it is quite uncertain but we will continue to pray for God to intervene in our country Nigeria.
Onyishi Paschaline Amarachi
Yes, positivism is highly recommended in the case of Nigeria's current situation. Although Nigeria is currently facing a lot of challenges now, i believe Nigeria will rise again like the eagle it used to be. We should never give up on our country, the giant of Africa. Thank you ma
Anekwe Paschaline
Nice poem. The situation of our country today is very discouraging, but I believe that with the right leaders and the right attitude from the followers we will regain our lost glory. Naija will definitely rise again
Ewenike Kaosisochukwu Bethel Pedro
In the midst of all odds, Naija will rise again! May our heroes past and our labor not be in vain.
Onyejekwe favour kosisor
The green and white colour of my land Can no longer hold white, it's red A land where violence is celebrated The dining room blood is shared Everyone is eating, oblivious to pain The sacred African wall is broken The land where peace reigns is dilapidated Now it is every man for himself Life is no longer necessary here You live in dusk, gone by dawn Like a flower awaiting the touch of the sun Not knowing it awaits death In my land, blood is the national colour Today man goes to the slaughter house But this time he is being slaughtered We can no longer tell the difference Is there any anti-tribal medication? Any doctor to cure religious madness? We are waiting for you but not for long. Soon we might perish, close the slaughter house CATALEA BONEZ
Onyejekwe favour kosisor
Nigeria is broken and it is so sad that there are no traces of light at the end of the tunnel. No one cares anymore. I think these are the signs of the Last days. It is well.
Nnamani Oluoma Esther
As Nigerians, we have been toughened by many negative forces that wants to bring is down. We have overcome and are still overcoming. I believe that Nigerians are survivors and can withstand anything. With our toughened spirit, we would definitely rise again.
Kat
Oh yes I enjoyed the poem aunty. I think the comparison of Nigeria to an injured eagle is simply brilliant! You could not have been more correct. Nigeria is sick. Her health is slowly failing and I fear if God doesn't come to her rescue soon, all may be lost. My hope and that of many others is that God heals her so that she may take to the skies once again and that nothing ever brings her back down. Amen
Oma
Nigeria is just like the eagle description you gave ma. Everything is wrong with nigeria , number of poor people is 1000 more than the rich , Yet this poor people work like bees and feed like church mouse. I have uncles in the north that the whole weather thing is affecting badly yet they are surviving. Every day , every citizen affected pray earnestly that naija will rise again at least to the giant of Africa. I'm also saying naija will raise again. Thank you ma for the poem is a hope indeed.
Euphemia Nwele
The message of this poem is similar with that of " Nigeria will be better" - guest post The government is more than one man on a sit; it is a place where the government takes life decisions of generations. So yes, the influencing decisions they have to make can kill generations if they let it True, help’s in the offing her gashes to heal But she must discern whose “assistance” can kill
Blessing obidudu
Beautiful poem, indeed Naija will rise and soar higher than our imagination but we have to do it together!.
Chinelobi Treasure Oluchi
We will surely rise again and continue to soar like an eagle
Amana Sharon Umola
Amen ma. Let it be so. It will be heard that Nigeria will regain it's place as the giants of Africa. Thanks for the amazing post.
Iroegbu Chinatu Amara
Indeed Nigeria will rise again but that is with collective efforts. Nigeria will rise when the old learns to give way for the youth, when the youths realize that money is not everything and when the children understand that they have a role to play. I believe in a better Nigeria for all.
Madueke ugochukwu
I love the caption of this poem "Nigeria will rise again "... A poem written by a wonderful poet'it justs all highlights to us the crises were facing in this country and gives a sense of hope that things will eventually get better despite the tribulations. And i pray that God hear us our and give us a true picture of this country
Kalu Divine Ogechi
Amen o, we are all optimistic that Nigeria will rise again, there will be light at the end of the tunnel for her.
Arene Ifeyinwa Ketochukwu
I pray that Nigeria will rise again soon. Though we still have a long way to go, we will get there. Nigeria needs good leaders to properly ensure law and order and to properly direct citizens.
Paul-kayode praise c
We still have a long way to go,but all hope isn't lost for this country
Ogbozor Chiamaka Zillah
Where will our help come from? Our help will come from the Lord who made heaven and earth. I have strong faith that no condition is permanent, it might take time and a long way, but we shall live to tell the stories of this nation Nigeria, it must be a past tense to us about all these political brouhaha and ballistic.
Awaka vivian
Nice poem, I love the way Nigeria is likened to an eagle. It actually portrays the beauty and strength of Nigeria, just that some situations now just made this beautiful eagle the way it is.
Chukwuma Wilfred
Amen oo! Our cries will not be in vain, because I personally want to explore the Nigeria that I will tell my children (by God's grace) this was how terrible our situation were but not anymore by God's grace. Amen to the last lines of this piece.
Dennis Lydia Ekperechukwu
I really enjoyed this poem. It is a poem of hope. I believe that Nigeria will rise again despite the tribulations we have been passing through.
Adonu Ifeanyichukwu B
I pray and believe in God only Nigeria is a good nation but the management is very poor
Chinenye lucy
Of course Nigeria will rise again , in as much as the eagles wing has been cliped we still rise , even if things are not moving nigeria will still rise, even if the rich keeps getting richer I know the poor masses will still be blessed. NIGERIA WILL RISE AGAIN.
Onu Tochukwu
We have gone through different tribulations but it is said that the darkest hours always come before Dawn. All hope is not lost, i still so much believe in the greatness of Nigeria.
Akuma Victor
"If he’s kept around, she’ll be ash in an urn." It is rather unfortunate that she is headed for destruction but we pray, from ash, she be saved.
Ukwueze Oluchi B.
Though I had believed that Nigeria could rise again, but with current realities; the outcome of 2019 General elections and the failure of the current administration, Nigerian future is still dark. The only Person who can change the country positively from its current comatose state is Almighty God.
Happiness etim
Amen that has always been my prayer for our country to rise again from all these sufferings, pains and sorrows believing one day we are not going to be developing country but a developed one.
Uzor Victoria
I believe that Nigeria would rise again but we can only pray that we begin to shun tribalism, nepotism ethnic bias and see ourself as one.
Willie Albert
"NAIJA WILL RISE AGAIN" Yes, I believe this encouraging peom and it even sound like dictum. But ab initio, Nigeria had been facing challenges till the present day. We have the best laws but the rulers had become tyrant that they do no care for their Representatives. It is a legal fiction to say that rulers and legislative members are the true representative of the people. The way things are going, it seems their is no hope for the future. If it continues this way, Revolution might be the only way because revolution is the right of the society to defend itself against abusive tyrants. This was the idea of the great thinkers like Niccolo Machiavelli and John Milton, it can be an option.
Onoyima Juliet
Am yet to see a nation that doesn't undergo trials. This is a universal phase that we would pass, we would soon stand on the mountain top and scream in joy. Nigeria will rise #positivity
Ezeh Onyekachukwu c
We are the giants of Africa, we shall rise again, we shall rise to fall no more. God bless Nigeria!
Ugama Gloria Nkechinyere
Ohh yes!! naija will rise again but by the grace of God and not by our corrupt leader's grace. Nice work!

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