The Motherland
By Compassion Chidozie
The Motherland, an epitome of satisfaction,
The Motherland, where gatekeepers are born,
In her embrace, our hearts adorn,
A tapestry of history, rich and grand.
From rugged peaks to fertile plains,
Where nature’s beauty softly reigns,
She cradles dreams in her gentle hand,
Our cherished, beloved Motherland.
Beneath her skies, both day and night,
We find our purpose, our inner light,
A mosaic of cultures, hand in hand,
Unites us in this Motherland.
Her rivers flow with a timeless grace,
A lifeline through each region’s face,
In unity, we all understand,
The strength we gain from this Motherland.
In cities bustling, dreams take flight,
A symphony of green colors, day, and night,
In each heartbeat, she commands,
Our love for this dear Motherland.
Through trials and triumphs, we persist,
In her beauty, we’re forever kissed,
The ties that bind, both firm and grand,
Are woven in our Motherland.
The stars above, they softly gleam,
A testament to our shared dream,
In her embrace, we make our stand,
Bound forever to our Motherland.
With every dawn, a new chapter to write,
Guided by her enduring light,
In unity, we’ll always band,
Preserving and loving our Motherland.
So let us honor, cherish, and protect,
The legacy that we’ll never forget,
For in our hearts, we understand,
The profound love for our Motherland.
Image by Annie Spratt (Sierra Leone)
