JEREMIAD: "JUSTICE AND FREEDOM" BY OREOLUWA ESTHER ILUSANMI

Oh, to be a girl child in this generation is tiring.

We try to speak, but our voices are silenced.

We try to fight, but the world turns us down.

We, the girl children, fight for our rights,

To make a difference in this world.

We fought, we cried, we laughed, we sighed,

Hoping that the world would become better with time.

We need justice. We need freedom.

We need a world where our voices are heard.

Say no to child marriage.

Say no to gender discrimination.

We need justice as girls.

We deserve freedom without limitation.

We deserve justice, not further affliction.

We deserve equality, not discrimination.

We deserve a future built on education.

We deserve a world free from exploitation.

Let our voices rise. Let our words be heard.

Let justice speak louder than empty words.

Let no girl be silenced, let no girl lose sight,

For we are the girls who will stand for what is right.

We are not voiceless; we have stories to tell.

We deserve a world where every girl can excel.

No more injustice, no more fear,

Let freedom and justice prevail everywhere.

Our dreams are valid, our futures are bright,

We shall keep standing for what is right.

For every girl child, let justice arise,

And let freedom shine beneath every sky.

© OREOLUWA ESTHER ILUSANMI 

PRINCESS OF BOOKS 

12th October 2026

-Nigeria 

The poem “Justice and Freedom” by Oreoluwa Esther Ilusanmi explores the injustices and discrimination faced by the girl child in society. The poet highlights issues such as child marriage, gender inequality, exploitation, and the suppression of girls' voices. She calls for a society where girls enjoy equal rights, access to education, freedom of expression, and opportunities to fulfil their dreams. Despite the challenges they face, the poet encourages girls to remain courageous, hopeful, and determined to fight for their rights. The poem's central message is that every girl deserves justice, freedom, equality, and a future free from discrimination and oppression.