United We Stand, Divided We Fall.

"United We Stand, Divided We Fall." - Samuel Dickinson a.k.a. the Penman of the Revolution. He penned this phrase to incite fellow Americans against the tyrany of the British colonial "masters". He was also one of the delegates from Delaware during the writing of the American constitution.  

His old phrase "United We Stand, Divided We Fall" has since been used as a rallying call for centuries by all victims of tyrany and oppression across the world. 

Have you been to Delaware?

Have you been to Delaware
where her people warm up to you
in diverse congregation—
showering the goodness in them?

Have you been to Delaware
where her cities reach out to you
with dazzling hospitality—
glowing in blissful suspense?

Have you been to Delaware
where her rivers flow, hither, dither
in majestic splendor—
beckoning to you with sweet allure?

Have you been to Delaware
where her beaches lie wonderfully still,
gazing at you—
with a delicate fuss?

Copyright by Femi Olawole 2012