Written by Joseph M D Johnson | Young Diplomat, Advocate & Classic Poet, Republic of Liberia | 18.10.17
Oh Peace! Peace, Peace, Peace!
Peace for the old and young Liberians
Peace for the bold and strong Liberians
From River Gee through Grand Bassa to Cape Mount
More peace for all to count
Peace in our national election
Peace towards our traditional celebration;
Free from lies, unforgiveness, hatred and corruption
Overflowing with love, forgiveness and reconciliation
Not the violence from tribalism
But the love for true patriotism
Election is not for violence of war
Election is not of violence for power
Election is not for violence to fear
Election is not for violence of death
Election is not for violence of revenge to theft
Election is for unity and prosperity
From South-eastern Liberia to Nimba with peaceful serenity
Election is for voting for generation’s longevity
Election is for national peace with beautiful harmony
Election is for citizens to enjoy peace so sweet as honey
Election is telling the truth and making good choices not Cunning
We find no peace in violence
We find more peace in unity and credence
A peace that sees election as accountability
A peace that feels election as development
A peace that hears the majority as prosperity
A peace that smells democracy as Good Governance
A peace that taste sound leadership as freedom
Our vote as a people is our peace
Our vote as a people is for positive and transformational change
From Liberia’s Mangroves swamp to the Wologessi Mountain in Lofa County
Our vote is not for greed, betrayal or nepotism
Our vote is to protect our young girls from violence and rape
Our vote is to empower our young men to become self-reliant
Our vote is to create equal opportunity for all Liberians
To live in a Peaceful Liberia that belongs to Liberians
To all Liberian Youth during every moment of national election. There must be no violence. Let’s stand for Peace. God bless Liberia!
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