I Love My Country
written by: Daniel Singfuri Yohanna
like the waist beads of Yerwa
that whispered to me at night
when crickets and birds chirped
in sweet symphony, I love my country.
I love my country
like the thighs of Sambisa,
A home where a story resides
before militias invaded its glory.
I love my country
like the ribbon lips
of Aisha the Kanuri girl
that resides among the people of Maiduguri…
I love my country, I am
Ready to protect it from hurricane,
Ready to defend it like a monster,
Ready to give my life for its cause just to please Aisha.
Daniel Singfuri Yohanna
Daniel Singfuri Yohanna was born in the early 90s. Hails from Gombe Northeast, Nigeria. He is a graduate of University of Maiduguri and the author of Heaven's Gate And Other Poems. His works have appeared in Poemify magazine, Parousia Magazine, Upwrite Magazine, Fifth Chinua Achebe Poetry/Essay Anthology, The Markas, and others. He has flair for satiric, erotic and gospel poetry.
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- I Love My Country - February 19, 2021
