Sometimes I’m in my own head
Going back and forth
Not knowing what to say or do
Just to be accepted by you
I just want to be heard
To be seen as not different from you
To be seen as having fresh blood
And carrying a soul
Why do I have to fear what you think?
Why do you build bridges I cannot cross?
Why not ridges that I can step on?
I could perfectly use a warm embrace too
Then our smiles will linger forever
If only you can be attentive enough
To hear the fear in my voice
If only you could take a second glance
To see the tears in my eyes
Even when I smile
Of what benefit is a father
Who cannot protect his own?
Of what benefit is a leader
Who sees a pit ahead and makes no warning?
Where is the live you vowed to give?
The ease and peace of better living
The exchange of insanity for sanity
You are in no way better than the former
And if care is not taken
No difference with the latter
You’re vain, just clouds of empty promises
Funny thing, they advocated for change.
We gotta Emerge Naija!