As a kid in the years gone by
The nation and we are eager for that day
October first of every year
For our nation is moving forward
Progress is sprawling everywhere
Suddenly the boys stroke and took over
That we move backwards backsliding
Everything in the land made a commodity
Corruption laid sway on the land
Inequality ascends into supremacy
The national purse pauperized by rats
Should my children celebrate October 1st?
Of course yes, I reasoned
It is our nation’s birthday
But looking at where we are today
How our lives are frozen by inaction
How backward we moved over the years
Love for country is questioned
My loyalty too is being questioned
Has my nation done enough…
To deserve my congratulations on its birthday?
September 30, 1999
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