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Our world will never remain the same




Like a dream, thoughts were cast and statements were made, sown like seeds
Nobody thought they will land, let alone grow and stay in the heart of men
Alas! The chord struck resonated, it resonated with those who call themselves patriots
The chord sounded like the one we just heard across the sea
The sound became louder and it was re-echoed

The time came, and choices were made
Before we know what was going on, our greatest nightmare has become a reality (came true)
The realty TV actor and pseudo-business mogul has been elected the leader of the most powerful country in the world
Our world will never remain the same again – which way, no one can tell
But there are lots of fears, that we may be reaching the beginning of the end

Those who were trusted to make this change are convinced that this is what is needed
But no one knows if they knew the full import of their decision
While some held on to the promises that are too good to be true
Some just wanted a change at all cost
A change that looks different from what they have known
Some even called this the hand of God, a fulfillment of His prophesy and promises
Many did not even know what they voted for, a savior or a monster

May evil days be far from us
May the change we anticipate not change our world in a way we will be no more
Our world will never remain the same

November 23rd, 2016 By Akinbode Adedeji

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