A reign of impunity by Northern-led Federation
coupled with the anarchy of 'wild, wild west'
of mid 1960s-unrests, had ushered in the military
in a putsch that highlighted ethnic borders in blood.
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What a great depiction of evilness of humanity. Your powerful pen brings us to the past at close range because of your great poetic expressions and vibrant images.
Appreciated this poignant poem. Powerfully expressed with brilliant rendition of words. This is another gem of your poems dear Chinedu. Stay blessed.
Hate divides and kills. So deeply poignant and powerful write. Another brilliant expose! ! ! !
A brilliant and powerful depiction of the flaws of humanity that drive to its lowest lows
A powerful vibrant poem that unveils a tragic scene historic. You have written the poem, sentiments high- your diction superior 10+
Hi Dear Poet, 50 years have passed, but One can not recall the genocide of Biafra without a shudder, even now.
Thanks E S, for your insightful appraisal of the poem. Remain enriched.
Biafra is a blot on human history, as is Hiroshima, Nagasaki and Tiananmen. Your boldness to address this major atrocity in the African mainland is laudable. Great! ! ! May I invite you to read my poem on Tiananmen, “No Place Exists In The Universe by That Name”.
Hi Unnikrishnan, thanks for your insightful comment. Remain enriched.
There was a country and that country lives on. Nice narration my friend.
" Carnival of carnage" beautiful sad words for such a tragedy.I was never aware of this Thanks for sharing
Hi Nancy, Thanks a million times for your beautiful comment. Remain enriched.
Hi Heini, thanks a million times for your beautiful comment. Always remain blessed.
'No Victor No Vanquished' sealed their accord; But the rules of engagement redrafted in shed torrents of blood....very pathetic poem.10
Thanks for your insightful appraisal of the poem, Jaya. Always remain enriched.
A poignant poem! Isolated in its secession pursuits; Menaced by famine in severe refugee crisis; A carnival of carnage set the sun/in Biafra - 'Land Of Rising Sun.'....Brilliantly written my friend! I always appreciate the few sparkling diamond like poems you have contributed to the field of English literature! Stay always blessed Chinedu!
Lovely comment Dillip. Your kind words of encouragement have always kept the fire burning. Thanks my dear friend. Always remain blessed.
Deadly reprisal which was the countercoup, triggered a wave of pogrom - doomsday chaos that littered the entire 'North' with human debris. Survivors flee 'East' with death on their heels.....a thought provoking write Chinedu! Thanks for sharing...10
Wow, your language and expression is really elevated sir. Thanks a lot. We, the coming generation shall learn by means of the imprint on history's pages.
What an awesome comment Chinonso! Thanks for the kind words of encouragement. Always remain blessed.
Wonderful piece from a master... this song will certainly unravel the truth about the Biafra genocide
Vendetta, hate and war lead us to darkness, a vicious cycle of destruction. An informative and great poem.