JEREMIAD: "INSECURENESS" BY THE EMINENT

 

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‎Uncertainty clouds the nation’s shield,  

‎Self‑doubt entwines with trembling fear,  

‎A lion roars within its hollow den,  

‎Is power steady or does it fade?  

‎We sink together in the tide of insecurity.  

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‎Insecureness binds all souls to anxious roads,  

‎Feet stumble where freedom once walked,  

‎Oh, what a weary, piercing fate.  

‎Those sworn to guard and keep us safe,  

‎To shield the people and the land,  

‎Now fracture the pillars they were meant to raise.  

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‎©️ THE EMINENT

-Nigeria

This poem, Insecureness, is a poignant portrayal of Nigeria's struggles with insecurity, depicting a nation crippled by self-doubt, fear, and weak leadership. The image of a "hollow" lion and "tide of insecurity" conveys a sense of vulnerability, while the "anxious roads" and "feet stumble" evoke the impact on citizens' lives. The poem critiques those in power, who "fracture the pillars" meant to safeguard the nation, highlighting betrayal and disappointment.