Oke’s Musings: Poetry, People and Places

Tag: love

  • Wait on the Stars

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

  • 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. ***

  • Self Reflection 13: Happiness

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

  • Homeland

    I love you homeland

  • Self Reflection 12: Patience

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

  • Music in me

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

  • Muse: Family

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

  • 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…

  • Self Reflection 11: Feed your Faith

    Feed your faith, starve your doubts.

  • Happy birds

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

  • Muse: Meet me

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

  • 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

  • Self Reflection 9: Loyalty

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

  • Muse: I choose you

    I’ll choose you any day; today and tomorrow

  • Self Reflection 8: Success

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

  • 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…

  • Self Reflection 7: Plan

    Plans not executed are as good as failure.

  • Memories

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

  • Self Reflection 6: Watch and Pray

    Never relax your guard: watch and pray.

  • Homecoming

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

  • 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.

  • Self Reflection 4: Gratitude

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

  • Muse: My friend

    You my friend is wild, Yet your acquaintance is mild

  • Always be mine

    Always be mine.

  • Self-Reflection 3: Focus

    Focus and reflect. 📷@sabine_stols

  • Self Reflection 2: Love yourself

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

  • Thank you

    I feel better today. I think the malaria and stress is gone. I’m ready to start work again. Can anyone recommend a good editor and publisher? I’ve a drama and some short stories I’m considering to publish. Thank you for your likes and support. 💛💙💜💚❤

  • Muse: Even Though…

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

  • 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. ❤💚💜💛💙

  • Muse: Thoughts of You

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

  • Muse: Promise

    I’ll be far away, Promise you wait for me

  • Take a Break

    Do you feel overwhelmed by life’s stress? Then it’s time to take a break. Here are some recommended tips to stay relaxed: 1. Take a nap: It’s obvious that our body system is designed for rest. So enjoying some sleep is a good way to let off steam. 2. Water, Water and more Water :…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 400 + Followers!

    Reflecting on my writing history I’ll say it hasn’t been easy. Writing from rural and semi urban Africa can be challenging; poor internet connection, little or no research resource and electricity issues. Despite all these, seeing your vote, like, comment, share or a new follower is an indicator that there’s progress. For your support dear…

  • True Leadership

    Earlier this evening, I overheard the women talking—my mother, aunts, some helpers, and my little sister. From my room window, I listened to their discussion about the funeral and everything they did to make it successful. Usually, I don’t eavesdrop on women’s conversations, but I couldn’t help but listen to this one. I admire their…

  • Adieu Sister: Chioma Iroegbu

  • Love Challenge 10

    Twist and turns, hills and valley, Day and night, your love is home

  • Love Challenge 7

    You are loved and admired I am your biggest fan and friend You are God’s gift and love to me

  • Thoughts on Love

    We don’t know what we miss or get when we make decisions concerning relationships. Sometimes what we seek might come packaged in disguise. Love is dynamic and may come in different shades. If you love someone, do not hesitate to tell them. Have a lovely night. Our love challenge continues tomorrow.

  • Love Challenge 6B

    Your words become silent lyrics to my soul When every evening we lay in each others arms Letting our thoughts roar with the warm fire Dreaming, resting by the fireside, away From the world and her noisy hustle

  • Love Challenge 5

    On your face the sun rise Like vale-lands hidden by the high hills The dark is pushed away when you wake

  • Thoughts on Friendships and Personal Autonomy

    I received several messages from close friends, complaining of the way their friends or partners treat them. I tried to see reason from different angles so that I can make an impartial judgment. Being right is not a guarantee that people will treat you well, and returning people’s favours is not ideal too. Well, we…

  • Love Challenge 1

    Your words are sweet like honey Freshly taken from combs off tree barks And melting in my lips, like butter on fire

  • You all, my Valentine…

    You’re very special to me and I love you 💓💕😘. Happy Valentine. 💝💜💛💟💞💙💚💗

  • Your Smile

    Your smiles are good therapy, they tickle my soul It takes me to great heights of love and brings me joy When you smile, you remind me of the rose flower, The parting of your red lips, a memory to cherish In your beautiful warm smile I find unspoken love, It showed me untold and…

  • Beautiful South Africa

    Take a moment and breath… 💙💚🌺🌻 Images from I Love South Africa page…

  • Let’s take a walk

    Let us take a walk through the pine forest, Under the cool shade which she provides, Through the path where tree leaves form a cushion And a place where squirrels make their abode Let us walk pass the dark shrubs in the hot noon, To feed our eyes on mother Nature’s wonders, Through lands where…

  • Home

    Home is where dance classes are unconventional, where meals are sumptuous and delicious no matter what. 😋 Home is cute smiles and beautiful memories and faces; green grasses and blue skies. 🙂 Home is happy hugs and pats, joyful and sometimes sad stories, when things change, we still end with it. 🤗 Home is a…