Nature – Page 7 – Okechukwu’s Musings: Poetry, People and Places

Diary of a Village Boy: The Leopard Spirit 7 (Crocodile at the Stream)

Dada said I had to be strong to attend the next Tales by Moonlight night. He also promised I could play and hunt with other children if I got well fast. So I took my medication and exercise seriously. The moonlight night tales come once in a fortnight, sometimes it may be delayed especially during…

March 25, 2020

Self-Reflection 19: Get Knowledge 1

Not to know is bad, not to wish to know is worse. African proverb.

March 25, 2020

Dream

You came as a Dream to me This Dream has made me beautiful

March 25, 2020

Creative Baking: Senocreme

Maya Angelou opined that one can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. Join me to welcome my guest, Seno Ukpe, a friend from Akwa Ibom state and CEO Senocreme. Meeting Seno, some years back in University of Uyo, I didn’t observe she had an enterprising mindset. Smart and taciturn, I…

March 24, 2020

Covid-19 Update in Nigeria

March 24, 2020

Self-Reflection 18: Hope

Smile my friends, Nothing, no problem lasts.

March 24, 2020

Muse: Our idea

I love the idea of you and I Riding to the setting sun I see where the country ends But our love will never die

March 23, 2020

Self-Reflection 17: Companionship

Surround yourself with worthy people. Your network is your net worth.

March 22, 2020

Mother

March 22, 2020

Self-Reflection 16: Selflessness

Look beyond the mirror called self.

March 21, 2020

Beautiful Spring

Rainfall or shine, flowers and bird calls Squirrels and trees, spring brightens all Dwell in tree houses, sit out in beaches, Live in the beauty within and without you

March 21, 2020

To my First Grays

You make me look old Like the folktales I told I wish away old age But they say gray is sage I feel happy warmth, When I muse over it

March 20, 2020

Self-Reflection 15: Compassion

Consideration for others is the basis of a good life, a good society.

March 20, 2020

Galaxies

Galaxies shine, Cloudy night they belong Sea breeze play with waves

March 20, 2020

My Friend, the Free Wind

I like that I soak in the rain, Catching water drops That melt before my eyes I play with Nature’s gifts, Dancing with the wind, My free, worthy friend! Rejoicing when our pots fill To embrace mother Nature’s bliss.

March 19, 2020

Beauty

Beauty is the ladybird Waking in the midst of dew To enjoy a quiet and lonely walk

March 18, 2020

Thoughts on Africa and Covid19

March 18, 2020

Spring

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

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, 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

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

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