This day, November 16

This day, November 16
Birthday of Nnamdi Azikiwe
The Great Zik of Africa
Also his burial day
This day, November 16
Birthday of Chinua Achebe
Of Things Fall Apart
Anthills of the Savannah and
There was a country
This day is a reminder
Of Azikiwe and Achebe, great sons of Anambra
This day reminds of birth and burial
It could mean life and death
As Anambra goes to the poll
It comes down to what everyone does and how
The voters and the candidates
The parties and the umpire
Security forces and the observers
Journalists and the citizens
I hope everyone chooses life.
(Written on November 16, 2013).