Dear candlelight Dance for me, throw your light Upon the darkness in this box Make these great shadows a hoax Fire your joyful flames up
Author: Oke Iroegbu
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A lovers poem
Will you stare into my eyes when I say I missed you, To see the strings that hold my heart melt before your gaze And
How I see trees
It’s grandeur how trees culture mushrooms, Gathering all little termites to themselves And providing their needs of shelter and food Their branches are playground for
Folklore: King Grisly Beard from Project Gutenberg
A great king of a land far away in the East had a daughter who was very beautiful, but so proud, and haughty, and conceited,
In Ovim 2
Good morning. I promised to take some shots during my morning walk. I’m not a good photographer though.There’s a thick fog this morning. These kind
Haiku of the night 3
Airy evening for all tree dwelling fellows Sparrows sing, Robins bass as crickets chirp Two happy lovers sit listening *** Hello everyone. I promised to
In Ovim
I’m back to Ovim Isuikwuato, my hometown. It has been a long week for me, marking and grading students’ math exam. Coupled with the noisy
There is more to life by Miracle Kelechi
I stumbled on this and think it is worth sharing. Thank you Miracle Kelechi for the reminder that there is more to life than worries.
A haiku of the night 2
Soft wool, fluffy pillow, starry night Three fellows bidding a shepherd sleep Crickets sing from cracks in the wall
The Animal King
Do you know why there is no king in the animal kingdom? Here is a story narrating why. I wrote this poetale a longtime ago.
Happy New Month, December 1 2019
Ah. It’s December the first again. The Year’s last born month. 😊 Good morning everyone. I wish you all a great month and merry Christmas
Reflecting on the Sunset
There’s that feeling of nostalgia when the sun drift away from the hamlets, sinking, sailing through the clouds like a golden phantom, spherical like a
Every man is King…
In Africa it is believed that every man is a King (in his house). Here is an image of an African child having fun sitting
Diary of a Village boy: The Leopard Spirit 4
One of the men unsheathed his shiny machete while the others looked on. I stopped at my tracks, thinking wearily. Were they truly headhunters? Maybe
The Baobab
I tried drawing this evening and this is what I made. I call it the Baobab tree. The Baobab is an iconic African tree. It’s
Pirate ship by ‘Jindu Iroegbu
‘Jindu paints another image. This he identified as a pirate ship sailing on blue waters. There are birds enjoying the sea breeze. ‘Jindu likes The
The Witch’s Lair
Once there was a traveler, weak and weary, Fatigued with the burden of travel and bag on his back, And many tiny painful stones hiding
Visit Africa: Safari
Safari is a term used for expeditions to observe or hunt animals in their natural habitats. It has a Swahili origin and it is commonly
Sunset captured by Robin Bliss
Beautiful hues adorn the skies when Robin captured these images.
Night rains
Darkened clouds bark with dogs When surging winds sweep through The hamlet and nearby forest Flying rain drops turn deep bass Blowing out the sticky
Amuse: Slow School Bus
Where’s that slow school bus?
Destiny Community School, Zambia
Doctors, accountants, lawyers… These are just some of the dreams of the students at Destiny Community School in Zambia. These underprivileged students love going to
Love
Every child deserves to be loved. Children can be at their best selves when loved and would reciprocate this act while growing. So if love
Say it now: for Yemeni children
Say not your voice has no power, For we listened and heard you speak from radios, And you spoke of many things, that helped not
African Proverbs 14
Consider this proverb from Ethiopia; The mouse is silent while laboring, but when the baby is conceived, she cries.
Gratitude
Gratitude reigns over might or gold, It is greater than reputation, profits sold It gives reverence to all, young and old And makes every thankful
African Wildlife: Bongo
Bongos might be the largest antelope in Africa, but they are very timid. They scare easily and will run away and hide when frightened.
Haiku: Evening tide
Fast falls the evening tide, Kids play on tree branches Squirrels watch from holes
Nature’s simplicity
Grey skies, morning wakes to roosters, Gold spreads across the cloudy horizon Morning was just Nature’s simple character
Friendship
There’s always a companion for everyone. There’s someone to confide in and share issues of life with. Friendship is characterized by love, sympathy, kindness, loyalty,
