PROTEST POEM: "AFRICA MUST END TERRORISM" BY BISHOP PETERSON

From the hills of my country, Sierra Leone

I hear the killing of innocent people;

I am told that mothers,

Who love their sons and daughters,

Shed tears, as they, sitting close

Watch their sons die

In cold blood death:

Thus, today is the time

To share words of wisdom to Nigeria

To H.E Tinubu and cohorts

To every African watching Nigeria; 

Africa is vamped and frosty with your killing, 

Stop it now!

Nigeria, stop terrorism's brutal grip now

Religion isn't excuse for killing souls

Senseless violence shatters lives and peace

Hundreds killed in God's name, wrong

Rise up, Africa, condemn these acts

Terrorism brings only darkness and despair

Stop the bloodshed, let love guide

Rise, Nigeria, protect your citizens' lives

Terrorism spares no one, brings ruin

Allah wouldn't approve of senseless killing

Qur'an preaches peace, mercy, kindness

Stop using faith as shield for hate

Condemn violence, promote humanity's cause

Let compassion guide your actions now

South Sudan, Mali, Somalia, stop madness

Burkina Faso, CAR, DRC, join forces

Terrorism brings only ruin and grief

Protect civilians, let humanitarian aid flow

Africa's future is at stake, stand united

Condemn violence, promote peace and justice

Let Africa rise, strong and proud

Tinubu, wake up, lead Nigeria

Stop doom, promote peace, justice, love

You're smart, don't let terrorism fool you

Use power to protect lives, bring peace

Nigeria's future is at stake, act now

Rise to challenge, be the change

Let peace and justice reign supreme

Mothers weep, children suffer, lives torn

Terrorism brings only darkness, no peace

Stop killing, stop hate, let love create

Africa's strength lies in unity, peace

Let's stand together, united, strong

Protect human rights, promote peace

Let Africa shine, beacon of hope

See mother holding child, cold blood

Terrorism's toll, lives lost, future uncertain

Stop madness, stop hate, let love revive

Africa's call, rise up, let peace thrive

Protect civilians, promote peace, justice

Tinubu, act now, be the leader

Let Africa rise, united, strong

Africa, rise, let love, peace reign

Stop terrorism, promote humanity's cause

United we stand, strong and brave

Protect lives, promote peace, justice

Condemn violence, promote love, peace

Let's stand together, Africa's future bright

Let Africa shine, beacon of hope

Voice Of Africa

© BISHOP SAHR ISAAC PETERSON 

Poetry Reading Club, PRC, FBC, usl.

- Sierra Leone 

The poem is a passionate call against terrorism across Africa, highlighting the pain, loss, and suffering experienced by innocent people, especially mothers and children. It condemns the misuse of religion to justify violence and urges African leaders, particularly Nigeria’s leadership, to take decisive action. Ultimately, the poem advocates for unity, peace, justice, and collective responsibility to secure a better future for Africa.