In a way
Description that defy
The power-thirsty Ethiopia
Upturning fate
Far beyond its perimeter
It is due the continent
To electrify,
Besides,
To the support-denied
But resource-blessed
Countries, bootstrapping
To exemplify.
Also, to typify
With all-out push
Citizens could realize
A grand win-win dam
Of a gargantuan size.
Moreover,
To turnout
A standard bearer
Of conspiracies
And negative influences
That managed to abort
Such as strings attached to
Development-related support.
As per SDG’s goal
Ethiopia’s intention
Is common growth
Through industrialization
And economic integration
Rallying behind it all
In the set ‘kindred soul’.
Peace and development
Two peas in a pod
Cross fertilize
That fact
African should realize.
If Africa turns its horn
To its development arm
That will signify
In store no harm,
To its inhabitants
Africa will proffer
Unconstrained charm.
On the flip side,
The presence of serenity
Is an ingredient
For ensuring
A prosperous identity.
Ethiopia
An energy powerhouse
Peace, development
Environment stewardship
Does espouse,
No doubt
In the not distant future
It will be
The region’s penthouse
BY ALEM HAILU G/KRISTOS
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD THURSDAY 4 APRIL 2024
