Oke Iroegbu

Green and red leaves may fall When spring sing from tree tops And blue skies are her muse

March 17, 2020

Folklore: The Straw, the Coal and the Bean from Gutenberg Project

In a village dwelt a poor old woman, who had gathered together a dish of beans and wanted to cook them. So she made a fire on her hearth and that it might burn the quicker, she lighted it with a handful of straw. When she was emptying the beans into the pan, one dropped…

March 16, 2020

Self-Reflection 14: Courage

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. –Lao Tzu

March 16, 2020

Muse: Think of us

Think of a future together, Let it go if you can’t see one.

March 16, 2020

Wait on the Stars

Night is falling, I wait on the stars to tell a tale or two.

March 15, 2020

The Magic in a Smile

A smile is the prettiest thing you can wear. Let me tell you a story of how my experience got me an intern position in a leading Nigerian bank. In 2010, I was privileged to sit for a recruitment test in my school. The test was supervised by representatives of Diamond Bank Nigeria PLC, now…

March 15, 2020

Video: Friends Vs Foes 2

After watching this funny video, I concluded that people are not always what they seem. Friends, colleagues and even family members may sabotage someone’s effort, thereby becoming a hindrance to that person’s progress. Keep in mind that we can achieve progress when everyone in our boat is rowing with and not against us. ***

March 14, 2020

Self-Reflection 13: Happiness

Fill yourself with joy. Let your inner self radiate true happiness.

March 14, 2020

Stay Safe

News of the spreading virus makes headlines every day. I think everyone can help stop it. I’m impressed and grateful for the effort, resources, and time our health and medical workers put into containing the virus. I think bloggers should help by talking about it and sharing information about the virus on their blogs. I…

March 13, 2020

Homeland

I love you homeland

March 13, 2020

Another visit to Ovim’s Hills

March 13, 2020

Self-Reflection 12: Patience

The law of sowing and reaping may take time to manifest sometimes, but it will surely come to pass.

March 12, 2020

Music in me

They say you are the reason why they sing, I say you are the song in my heart.

March 12, 2020

Muse: Family

Things may change but we begin and end with the family.

March 11, 2020

Cling to Hope

I cling to hope She woke slowly But I must wait

March 11, 2020

Reflection

March 10, 2020

Self-Reflection 11: Faith 1

Feed your faith, starve your doubts.

March 10, 2020

Happy birds

Take flight happy birds See where the world ends Take no note of your stress Just live for another fine day

March 10, 2020

Lullaby: Breezy Night

Breezy nights are fun, Soft air descend, Caressing the happy curtains, Flirting with the candle light And casting a strange shadow From the pool, the frog choir began Preparing for their procession Yet this night is very young So I wait for the coming rain And her wonderful lullabic songs

March 9, 2020

Self-Reflection 10: Don’t Worry

Worry gives a small thing a bigger shadow. Feed your faith and don’t be anxious!

March 9, 2020

Muse: Meet me

Meet me at the tunnels end, there I’ll wait…

March 9, 2020

International Women’s Day

I wish everyone a happy International Women’s Day! Remember, education is still the best empowerment.

March 8, 2020

Two Poems: True Happiness & Sun Ride

1. True happiness come from the inside By accepting and treating yourself right, Teach people love by loving yourself And seeds of peace and joy will grow. 2. I drift away towards the sun ride Watching pretty clouds ride fast, As my hills slowly sink – farther off Back at town, I smell gutted tomatoes.

March 8, 2020

Self-Reflection 9: Loyalty

Be faithful in small things because it’s in them that your strength lies. – Mother Theresa.

March 8, 2020

Muse: I choose you

I’ll choose you any day; today and tomorrow

March 8, 2020

Self-Reflection 8: Success

Success is contentment, achieving little or much and leaving a legacy.

March 7, 2020

Dealing with Anger and Frustration

I compiled what worked for me in dealing with anger and frustration, I hope they work for others too. The first thing I do when I’m angry is to walk away. I hold back the urge to argue, reply or fight back even when I’m clearly right. When I’m angry I ignore the offender and…

March 6, 2020

Self-Reflection 7: Plan

Plans not executed are as good as failure.

March 6, 2020

Memories

You remind me of home, far away, Fine memories I cherish each day

March 6, 2020

Self-Reflection 6: Watch & Pray

Never relax your guard: watch and pray.

March 5, 2020

Homecoming

Mama is waiting The hills too! The road is slow I hear her call… I’m coming mother, I’m coming home!

March 5, 2020

Self-Reflection 5: Contentment

There’s nothing wrong in helping, giving away roses, gifts and love. People may take these for granted, be contented to being the good person you are.

March 4, 2020

Self-Reflection 4: Gratitude

Gratitude is an attitude that creates doors in walls and hearts.

March 4, 2020

Muse: My friend

You my friend is wild, Yet your acquaintance is mild

March 4, 2020

Remember

Remember the setting sun will rise, Tomorrow will become yesterday And life must definitely find a way

March 4, 2020

First rain

First rain, Strong wind, We celebrate The long wait, And sniff the scent Off the wet earth

March 3, 2020

Always be mine

Always be mine.

March 3, 2020

Self-Reflection 3: Focus

Focus and reflect. 📷@sabine_stols

March 2, 2020

Self-Reflection 2: Love yourself

Love yourself enough to take the actions required for your happiness.

March 2, 2020

Self-Reflection 1: Solitude

Sometimes it’s good to walk alone to allow your mind find its purpose.

March 2, 2020

Thank you

March 1, 2020

Diary of a Village Boy: The Leopard Spirit 6 (Another Attack)

That night I had another attack. It was midnight and everybody was settled for some sleep. The moon was white, there were no stars and the evening brought mild breezes. Wild dogs and wolves howled from the hilly distance and the night was deafened in their terrifying noise. Night was nobody’s friend those days. Travelers…

March 1, 2020

Muse: Even Though…

Let me hold your hands, look into your eyes & sing, For even though I fail sometimes, I love you still

March 1, 2020

Happy New Month

Here’s to wish you all a fruitful month! Let’s march on to greater fruitfulness, open doors, good health and blessings. ❤💚💜💛💙

March 1, 2020

All about Coronavirus

February 29, 2020

Introducing The Rainmaker

In Africa, some people are known to conjure rain. This piece is not occultic. I will explain more about rainmakers later. PROLOGUE Give me rain, Let the wind rage again Give me rain, dear Heaven! (1.) Let it flood the browned farmlands, Let it refresh the waters of the ponds, And the hard rocks upon…

February 29, 2020

A Farmer’s Love Song

I picked a pretty fruit Which reminds me of you Grey eyes and elegant There are many fruits But you are just exotic A fine and pretty sight You are an amazing fruit Like the seed of Sunflower Sweet to keep my days light You have become my fruit The sunshine after darkness My best…

February 29, 2020

Images from John Okereke

I met John at the University of Uyo, Nigeria. I wasn’t sure what his talent was then. I’m now. Follow him at @putinpicturesJohn is a jolly good fellow…

February 28, 2020

African Folklore

Folklore are tales, legends, superstitions of a particular ethnic population. In Igbo culture and other African societies, story telling is unique, such that it is a passage to transmit the tradition of a place from one generation to another. These tales convey the history, ancient messages and old knowledge. They teach morals and virtues to…

February 27, 2020

Okechukwu’s Musings: Poetry, People and Places

Author: Oke Iroegbu