Nigeria My Motherland Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABB CCDD EFGF HHIJ KKLL| Nigeria our great and beloved motherland | A |
| where multitudes of tribes unitedly stand | A |
| Our land of hope by two rivers divided | B |
| with lush vegetation by nature provided | B |
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| Nigeria our home of people resilient | C |
| A land of great icons in works diligent | C |
| We hail thee our great and revered black nation | D |
| our land of human dignity and redemption | D |
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| God arise and take your place as sovereign Lord | E |
| Enthrone Thyself in Nigeria's seat of power | F |
| Make her edicts and laws Thy eternal word | G |
| Let justice prevail in her courts by the hour | F |
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| Our flag will peace and industry symbolize | H |
| whilst our history will always immortalize | H |
| the deeds and sacrifices of our heroes past | I |
| Help us Lord to serve our beloved land with zest | J |
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| Nigeria the blessed will pervasive peace know | K |
| even when the threats of tumults seem to flow | K |
| Her crops and yields will neighbouring countries nourish | L |
| from her fields that inexhaustibly flourish | L |
Joseph Ogbonna
(C) All Rights Reserved. Poem Submitted on 10/08/2021
Poet's note: An anthem of optimism for my country Nigeria
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