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My Pension
CHURCHILL OKONKWO
Saturday, September 22, 2007 I I have lived to see the country struggle for survival Against colonial strangulation I have lived to see the sunny side Now, The sun has disappeared And the pensioners disappointed 37 years of meticulous service 3 years without a Kobo from Abuja I have looked back and wondered How have I survived these years? Mbadinuju once called us deadwoods I just wish somebody will understand
II I know how much I have suffered I know how much am suffering My colleagues are kicking the bucket But am still hanging on Things have fallen apart Things are falling apart Things will fall apart The country is quick and brittle It provides reward for few And withhold fulfillment for many It is surprising that business had gone on as usual in Aso Rock In the midst of much devilment
III Verification, verification, verification How many times will I risk my poor life? Traveling through the wilderness to Abuja Just for verification My bones are frail My brain filled with convoluted memories I struggle to keep myself from insanity But the trees are singing the hymn of twilight There is lull in the noises of insects As they bow their beaks And were making devotional pause The shadows in my face are deepening My tight lips is holding in check
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