Don't Cry, Mama! Poem by Chukwuebuka Adebayo

Don't Cry, Mama!

Rating: 4.6


Dont cry, mama!
I feel the pain than you,
Stand to your knees, papa!
Ices are melting in my veins too
Hells are blazing in mine brain
Bloods running down my bandage
Mama, breast your crying baby again
Worry but less about this mange
You aren't at fault, papa!
I will care for my swollen wounds
Dry your teardrops, mama!
Things will turn all better rounds
Kindest heaven will soon rearrange
Everything to its correct flange
Someone is banging on God's door
I know this isn't what you long for
Though, this isn't the real CHANGE
But another real Chain of bondage.

Thursday, July 28, 2016
Topic(s) of this poem: politics
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
The present hellish condition of my country, Nigeria saddens me alot and it eventually spur me to write these lines.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Akachukwu Lekwauwa 28 July 2016

i can relate well enough with your writing, we all in this part of the world do. but there is always a ray of hope to look upon as your poem points out. i too have writen a couple of laments over the past few days about the goings on. The future is bright howbeit

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Kelly Kurt 28 July 2016

Unfortunately, much of Africa doesn't get much press here. It is a shame and an outrage. I wish you strength and happiness

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You are real Kelly kurt.its brutally painful.

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Paola Gianotti 28 July 2016

am so sorry. your emotion comes through very well.

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Chukwuebuka Adebayo 29 July 2016

Youre real Kelly kurt.its brutally painful.

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Chinedu Dike 19 May 2020

Really a poignant bit of poetry written in verse with rhythmic splendour. A beautiful work of art. Thanks for sharing, Ebuka.

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Dr Antony Theodore 20 June 2017

Hells are blazing in mine brain Mama, breast your crying baby again Dry your teardrops, mama! Someone is banging on God's door Change from bondage. A heart breaking prayer to God Crying before mum. Mum becomes a symbol of the protection of God. tony

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Adolphus Moses 26 August 2016

got it all...great poem..

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Egwu Collins 11 August 2016

Thanks for pouring ur spirit and pleas out

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Egwu Collins 11 August 2016

Very and very important to note MAGNIFICENT! ! !

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