Mimy Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 She is 57. She has flipped past her menopause. She seem pure and contrite. But she isn't. She has always been intimidated by her peers. They are quite better off than her. She never knew why. Or perhaps, she does. But ego wouldn't let her adjust. Her teenage years were unruly. Now, the menace had eaten deep into her. An unrepentant cankerworm. She loathes dirt, yet wallows in it effortlessly. She craves freedom. Hence, she was never married. Yes, ego at play again. Not even her could control her emotions. The filthy odour of malevolence excites her. Nobility makes her cringe. She just could never bring herself to conform with good morals. At 57, old age isn't even taking its toll on her. Not even in the slightest. Or she was probably ageing immorally. Agile as ever. Corrupt as ever. How she could balance both, I couldn't possibly fathom. Alas, She birthed me. Yes, she never married. No, I'm not like her. Perhaps, I got adopted. Just perhaps. All I know is she nurtured me. But I couldn't bear her attitude. So l distanced myself. I still watch over her. And I pray for her. Whether I die first or she does, I can not say. But my only wish is to see her change for good. I love my mother. But she doesn't know. She's too engrossed with immoralities to know I do. So, today, I summoned courage, went to her saying, "Happy 57th birthday, mom". Dumbfounded. Ashamed. She exclaimed, "Goodness! 57? But where's my freedom? ©Oyin Oje Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlet Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I am not proud to be a Nigerian, nonetheless happy birthday Nigeria, a fool at 57 is a fool forever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators kimi Posted October 1, 2017 Moderators Share Posted October 1, 2017 Wow... this is such a beautiful beautiful piece. Sadly, it emphasizes more a truth we hope was not our reality. Thanks for sharing @Gimbiyya 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VINA Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Happy birthday to my motherland. I love you nonetheless. I know that things can only get better from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimy Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 Sadly Nigeria kills one interest to be patriotic. @scarlet yea it's hard to be proud of a failed system. There's really no much to even be proud of here. Nevertheless, Nigeria will die the day we stop believing in her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teewhy Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Sincerely, I'm not proud of this country, at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators kimi Posted October 1, 2017 Moderators Share Posted October 1, 2017 Me too.. a patriot to the core. Proudly Nigerian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelion Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Nice write up.. Happy Birthday Nigeria! Thanks for everything. My passport is always green! Wish you greater heights as you grow older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamgal Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I don't blame Nigeria for her failures. The black man wasn't created to lead, he was created to follow. That's why most African countries are underdeveloped, we don't know what it means to be selfless and patriotic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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