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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