Thundering in Abia

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    Thundering in Abia

     Echoes of ancient drum beats I hear
    thundering in this sizzling heart of mine
    casualties shall dine with this brood of swine
    who lord over Fela's famed beastal farm here

    A whiff of smoke the tell tale of a distant fire
    curls up from deeds of these illiterate piglets at play
    who in heavy boots and crooked balances do lay
    a taxing spark on our droughty wicker of desire

    A rising beat of solidarity hearts drum
    a dance Aba women danced in passionate flare
    our dancing rite yet unknown we still declare
    shall burn brighter than our old Biafran hum

    Casualties shall dine on both sides of the fence
    with bloodied sweat we buy the promises of your lies
    yet you demand we pay for our hunger that cries
    our angry defence shall fuel your blundering offence

    These drums are calling up ghosts of ancient hostility
    cease your play or become the first born casualty

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