Envious Lies Poem by Kingsley Egbukole
Envious Lies
They clamoured for autonomy
From a peaceful close-knit community
To be on their own with their Eze
They drummed and fought for it
Told everyone the half truth
The autonomy will bring development
But those who knew know better
That this reason is false
And will lead to the balkanization
Of a brotherly land
Granted was their wish
New Eze dutifully installed
Peace has deserted the community
Development has refused to come
And many are asking why?
It is the envy for the Ezeship
(Friday 18th October,2019,8.30pm)
Mr.Egbukole has painted an extremely poignant Picture of what a struggle for his people really is. Excellent poem sir, and may ypur struggle turn out For the best. Thank you for sharing your life publicly with us.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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7/27/2025 6:46:54 PM # 1.0.0
Wish your struggle for peace and happiness will not go in vain. But without struggle nothing can be achieved. My best wishes. A great inspiring poem. Thanks for sharing.