I CAN...

I CAN… [Random poem challenge # 6]

I can decide not to be joined to any religion in this country
Yet, I can make heaven
Does heaven require a religious identity or tribal mark?
I can assure you, even the angels by divine order knew
We are ordained a republic since inception

I can decide not to be a Christian or muslim yet I can become
A saint in my father’s house
Does violence make you a super man? Does incessant killing promote your belief in your worship?
Your conscience is a true proof we’re but a true sons of God
Do not judge me or kill me ’cause I wear the three colors of my nation
History is my witness, the scripture is my mirror
Even when I fall apart, His word would restore me

I can definitely choose to be a separatist in this life
Like mazi nnamdi kanu
No matter who governs the seat of power
No matter your lethal invasion in Afaraugwu
I can decide to defy the federal order
Even though I’m brought to justice for prosecution or secret trial
I do not give up ’cause my conscience satisfies me
My conscience is my weapon

I can be free ’cause it’s only liberty that sets you free
No matter the fiery darts of witch hunting
No matter all these fierce proscription against me and my people
I can get to my destination not by dialogue or a suggestion
The South East my ancestral home is my possession and our possession

ONYINYECHI COSMOS ETU
8/28/2021, 11:54AM