LAMENT: "THE THOUGHTS OF HOME" BY RICHARD OYIBO
As I watch hopelessly from shores of a foreign land.
My tears are flowing more than the waves before me,
Rivers I must cross before my feet will touch home.
The wind tells me stories of the place I once knew,
Treasured memories are now distant and faint.
With each year passing, the miles increase between us,
Leaving my soul longing for a familiar embrace.
But why does my land struggle? Unable to breathe
Why is hope heavy, held down by weights of hardship?
Broken systems, insecurity, all are unwanted battles,
Many have risen each day to be lost to a failing night.
Trust is fragile, it is burnt beneath the heat of the sun,
Lost in footprints, washed away by storms of the land.
Every promise made is like the dust in the harmattan air,
The ashes are the only reminder that strength remains.
But in this tragic story there is still a light shining through,
A flame refusing to die, steady and true, like a phoenix.
Healing will only comes when the country is finally divided,
This is a shared longing, and a call where unity will stand.
By Richard Oyibo, MBA
The Passionate Poet
"The Thoughts of Home" by Richard Oyibo is a lament that expresses the pain of a person living far from their homeland and watching its struggles from afar. The speaker mourns the nation's challenges, including insecurity, broken systems, and the loss of trust in leadership. Despite feelings of sadness, distance, and helplessness, the poem conveys a deep love for the homeland and a longing for its recovery. Ultimately, it ends on a hopeful note, affirming that resilience and unity can help bring healing and a brighter future to the nation.
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