UMUOZIRI
UMUOZIRI By Benedict Ahanonu My home, my pride, Beautiful plain like Jerusalem In ancient, alluvial Inyishi, Where good things happen, Blossoming and blessed land Where God and peace reign, Ageless land of hope Full of modern architecture That speaks with one voice, Wonderful land, full of wonderful people, We know ourselves, we love ourselves, We eat from one pot, we drink with one cup - mmanya Orie, We mourn and merry together In Umuoziri, Where Sun rises but never sets... Resplendent Umuoziri, My place, my joy, Decorated with ancient landmarks, Like Mkpara Azala Anyanwu, like Akpaka Ukwu, like Nwohii... Watered by Onu Iyi Ude, Our stream of life, Where hope and dream intersect, Fruitful Umuoziri and bountiful Of Ama Nkwu and Aghidi, Comprising ever resilient and expansive Ama Orji, enterprising Duruaku, irrepressible Durueke, gentle and high-ranking Ezealaji, buoyant and indomitable Ezealaodu, strategic Opara, peaceful Obinudo, overflowing and blessed Ogo na Aluma... Umuo...