The Resurrection Poem by Olubola Adepoju

They were rich

They had all they needed

Was it raw materials that can be harnessed to get anything they wanted?

They had it all

For their land lacked nothing

Unfortunately, they were the only ones that were unaware of their riches and blessings

Hence, they looked forward to getting these riches in the form of civilization

Rather than search their inner man

They expected to get their riches from the white who they considered gods

Their gods knew their predicament and took advantage of them

They exploited them to the core

While still pretending to be their gods

To be after their common wealth they had an ulterior motive

They used these people indirectly as labour forces

They couldn't have achieved their aim
without the help of the local collaborators

The wicked ones' in higher places

Whose greed diminished to sub-human,
for they freely traded their subjects

In exchange for civilization

Such is the journey of most Christians nowadays

Who negotiate with the devil out of greed and impatience

Unawares of the fact that, they already have what they need in their possession

That all they need to do, is to access it with the master key

The precious blood

The blood of Jesus that was shed on the cross of calvary

He took away our infirmities and weaknesses

That we may live in health, riches and abundance

Will we then allow his blood to be shed in vain?

That his death and resurrection should not liberate us?

That his resurrection should have no impact in our lives?

We had rather not, for the slavery of the knowledgeable will be worse than that of the ignorant

Let's draw closer to him

If truly we desire change
and independence.

Happy Easter.