Tears and Blood in the Land of Cush
By Reech Mayen, Kampala, Uganda
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Oh Cush!
Land of peace
Bullets tear through the rips mercilessly
Tears and blood gush endlessly
Mothers wail for their dying infants
Maternity deaths reign
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Oh Cush!
Land of hope
Deaths swallow opportunities
Hyenas giggle over corpses
Larvae creep on unburied bodies
Birds peck on human bones
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Oh Cush!
Land of abundance
Fear erodes the soil
Shrapnel drive off the farmers
Kids wither in the bushes
Hunger gnaws the tummies
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Oh Cush!
Land of diversity
Sectarianism is nurtured
Bigotry compromises unity
Prejudice masks nationalism
Hatred towers over love
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Oh Cush!
Land of freedom
Tongues are tied at the palates
Expressions attract harassment
Human Rights are practically banned
Bullying and torturing are systematize
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Oh Cush!
Land of great ancestors
Bless the nation with peace
Bless the nation with hope
Bless the nation with wealth
Bless the nation with unity
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