THE CITY CALLED LAGOS

in #poetry7 years ago

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A land congested with people from different states.
The air is polluted and choking.
The streets are jam-packed like a tin of sardine.
Everyone is in a hurry round the clock.
You meet the craziest kind of people here.

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"This is Lagos" reads the welcoming signboard.
Shine your eyes or you get out smarted.
Residents suffer and smile, it has become a life style.
Agberos rule the street.
The struggle for survival is thick, every way is a way.
Wealth or death is the hidden chorus of the day.

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A haven for all sort of people.
Diverse culture and breed,it's no man's land.
Traffic here can be compared to hell.
No one leaves Lagos without a tale to tell.

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Nevertheless, Lagos is a beautiful place to be in.
Centre of attraction and heartbeat of Nigeria.
Talk survival talk Lagos.
Talk fun talk Lagos.
Talk adventure talk Lagos.
Talk beauty talk Lagos.

Thanks for reading
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Spot on! Lagos, the land of pain and smiling. Lol. I always tell people, if you can survive in Lagos, you can survive anywhere else.

You talk true
Eko oni gbaje

O baje ti (I hope I didn't just tabön)

I was born and raised in Lagos, but I have to admit that I have no affection for that city. The population and traffic is a big turn-off.

Lol
It can be frustrating nut doesnt stop my love for lasgidi

Eko Oni baje o. Lovely poem

Yes ooo
Thanks dear

Lagos is indeed a beautiful place to be in...
Just like you said, Lagos is a place where only the strong survive and even if you're not, you'll most definitely learn how to survive here....

I used to think I wouldn't be able to survive in Lagos but, here I am, still struggling though, but surviving....

Beautiful piece.

Hahahahahahahaha
The struggle is real
Lagos is rough but i still enjoy it
Thanks dear

I am still scare of going to lag "traffic freight"

Lol
Fear north

Hmm, seems you know much about lagos

Eko ìlú ogbon