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Chapter #: 4
Updated On: 14 September 2005 - Words Count: 197 - Number of Reads: 478 |
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Brave Captains
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-for Sarkin Musulmi Attahiru I
he knew they were coming
read it in books
heard their request
knew they are liars
not trustworthy
the maxim guns they have
the superior army well trained
they rape and exploit
enslave and domesticate
nations of people and empires
there can never be truce
would never have honoured it
he cannot believe them
to come and misrule his people
maxim gun he hasn’t got
can he remain on the throne?
with those who have faith in him
migrated towards the east
to meet the reformer in the sudan
they can gather force
to re-conquer what was to be conquered
soon understood the danger
mobilized men and guns
at burmi, the captains fought gallantly
an attempt to safeguard a faith
to re-make history about to drain
maxim gun was strong
a nation fell to them
the caliph was killed
we shall forever celebrate your valour
share your faith in freedom
admire your courage and will
bravery we shall forever remember
we need to have among us
someone who shall also repeat your words
Ba ni biyar annasara
For our glory has fallen and broken
16-5-1999 |
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