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Category: Pastoral

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
Thoughts: 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
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

I wonder why we, sophisticated humans find it hard to love. If we all can take a lesson or two from ants, the world may just be as peaceful as the anthill. I saw on Facebook a video of people being tormented and executed somewhere in Asia and Christians in Northern Nigeria and a human…

March 10, 2020
Self Reflection 11: Feed your Faith

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
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 and 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: Be contented

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: Walk alone

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
Introducing The Rainmaker

In Africa, some people are known to conjure rain. This piece is not occultic. I will explain more on 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 hards 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
Muse: Thoughts of You

Nights may fall, crickets may call, I sit alone, thinking of you

February 27, 2020
The Rainmaker’s Tales: Beginning

When I am not making the rain fall To flood the village and farms And to make the river banks overflow Then I will be watching the glittering stars And talking to her, the night and moon Well, the night is never complete without a tale And this is for the sleepy little ones, I…

February 26, 2020
Haiku*: Two snails

Two snails approach rail tracks Skies are grey Train horns afar

February 24, 2020
Anger Vs Love

A friend sent this to me on WhatsApp and I thought of sharing with you. While a man was polishing his new car, his 6 year old son picked up a stone and scratched lines on the side of the car. In anger, the man took the child’s hand and hit it many times; not…

February 24, 2020
Building Bridges

What is better than bringing two worlds together, Bringing life and earth over a body of water? What is better than true friendship When it blesses all with companionship? What is better than the scent of the rain When it brings the reign of droughts to an end? What is better than the smiles of…

February 24, 2020
Muse: Life

Life is strings of memories, Little moments and turning points, Love and forgiveness, Flowers and breezy nights, Happiness and bird watching… Life is living experience, Horse riding and beaches, Hiking and sunset, Coconut juice and warm soups, So life is found most in simple things… *** Want a WordPress site like this one? Then click…

February 23, 2020
View from my Backyard

February 23, 2020
Swift Breezes

Swift breezes welcome me to my hometown My mind is at rest, for the love felt around Palm trees are sentries, termites their soldiers Cherries and mangoes throw fruits, sweet as sugar Swift breezes blow through our quiet neighbourhood I stand under tree shades, with my hands raised When tree leaves struggle all about breezy…

February 23, 2020

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