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Love’s Silhouette

We have our silhouette against sun rise, When we stand, staring in our grey eyes, Yet the sun may bear witness to this tryst Start a blog.

May 9, 2020
African Childhood Memories

I long for my childhood days in rural Africa, To fill my lungs with morning air descending from hills And to till farmland that stretch into sunset Golden sunrise always kept everyone speechless And when birds welcome the day with choruses Sweet breezes gather to battle the sun warmth Infants may resume their wailing culture…

May 8, 2020
To First Heartbreaks

I loved you even when you won’t feel the same way. I wasn’t your kind of man, you said. So I felt this heart break slowly and finally swallowed the bitter pill. I tried to mask my feelings but my mind laugh at my effort. So I took a break to think things through. But…

May 8, 2020
Sing with me

Sing with me Let’s talk lyrics only known to poetry, Dance with me Let’s swirl upon night’s quiet rhythm. Start your blogging here.

May 7, 2020
Worries on the relaxed Lockdown in Nigeria

May 4, 2020
Ever Searching

Ever searching for the wor(l)d… Start a stunning WordPress blog here.

May 4, 2020
Reflection: African Dream

I reflect and dream of you, Africa, and hope to see Peace, Equality, and Freedom work for you and for all… …and to travel through many African countryside, to smell coffee grown in a valley in an Ethiopian village, to dance with the Maasai and roar boldly with Serengeti Lions when they call the sunrise.…

May 2, 2020
Self-Reflection 32: Faith 3

To believe a thing impossible is to make it so. French Proverb. Indeed, the positive thinker of faith in God, sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible. Start a stunning WordPress blog here.

May 2, 2020
Dream of Sunset

I dream of sailing with the sunset, To listen while wild winds whistle, And watch silver clouds gather over me Start your blogging here.

May 1, 2020
Happy May

I wish you beauty because you made it to a beautiful month, sweet as the Lilies of the Valley and peaceful as quiet waters by the lakeside. I wish you even more; joy, happiness, progress, success, Divine speed and providence, greatness, hope, and love! HaPpY nEw MoNtH ❤💚💙 Start a blog here.

May 1, 2020
Self-Reflection 30: Perseverance

Fall seven times and stand up eight. –Japanese Proverb

April 26, 2020
Follower of the Month

Hello friends, It’s a tough time, isn’t it? Hang on, things will make sense soon. I just had this thought and reasoned it may be fun too. I’m going to write and dedicate a poem to a follower as a way of saying thank you. Since I can’t afford to give books, flowers or other…

April 25, 2020
Self-Reflection 29: Humility

The way up is down. You don’t know how strong you are until you forgive someone who isn’t sorry for what they did, or until you accept an apology that was never given. That is real strength.

April 23, 2020
Self-Reflection 26: Kindness

Be generous with kind words and deeds.

April 5, 2020
Self-Reflection 23: Generosity

Spare a coat; clothe the naked, Spare a spoon; feed the hungry.

April 1, 2020
Remember 2

Remember… My wrinkled lips were once your muse, The moonshine and joyful tears we shared Remember… My shaky hands once held you while we danced But will you forget my soul now my body is frail and old?

March 30, 2020
Self-Reflection 22: Get Knowledge 2

A lack of knowledge creates fear, seeking knowledge creates courage. NB: To reject something you know nothing about is ignorance.

March 29, 2020
I hear you whisper

I hear you whisper in the morning, Waking to your tweet and joyful song, Lonely morning, seeds spread to the rising sun, Fields of tropical wheat sing with the mountain, And with you, beautiful birds; choir made in Heaven.

March 28, 2020
Self-Reflection 21: Faith 2

Believing is seeing, not the other way round.

March 28, 2020
I choose Faith over Fear

March 27, 2020
Self-Reflection 20: Dream

If you can dream it, you can do it. _Walt Disney

March 27, 2020
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
Just In: Jack Ma’s donation arrives

March 24, 2020
Self-Reflection 17: Companionship

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

March 22, 2020
Mother

March 22, 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
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 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
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
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
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 & Pray

Never relax your guard: watch and pray.

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
Always be mine

Always be mine.

March 3, 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
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
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
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

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