In Loving Strides
In Loving Strides (Dedicated to All Mothers) ————————– My presence came with joyful pain Sickened her mornings For nine full months It was hard to bear But in loving stride she took it all As the Lord molded my flesh My growth did change her figure’s shape, And my weight weakened her joints As it
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Our Fathers – Who We Become
“The significance (and identity) of Ibo culture as do many other cultures is enshrined in the values and tradition expressly transmitted from one generation to another…It is the duty of one generation to sustain and pass it on to the next…with honor, truthfulness, and dignity.” – Oliver O. Mbamara Our Fathers – Who We
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Time And The Germination of Seed
Time And The Germination of Seed ——————————– “Nothing can stop the germination of a seed whose time to sprout has come…” Like the beautiful vibrant plant that sprouts Amidst the company of surrounding rocks, Ideas, dreams, and visions can manifest Amidst the greatest threats of challenges, When we have planted and nurtured the right
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Reply To Mother Africa; A Letter To Our Ancestors ———————————– Dear Mother Africa, and you Ancient Ones, Thank you dearly and greatly for writing again, To ask after us, your beloved children. Truly Mother, since you and the Ancestors left, Things have changed beyond conception, For the homes and gardens are all deserted, Kinsmen and
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Song From The Heart
Song From The Heart ———————————— It little matters what he sings For greatly touching is how he sings It little matters what he wears For in Soul he’s free of worldly garments It little matters where he lives For he dwells in the sacred place of God And even if the world be filled
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Fatherland My Motherland (From the Nigerian Within) ———————————— And yes we are called the Nigerians Though differed in tribe and tongue, Yet, in loving strength and faith united, With war in the past and strife at present, We hold strongly to our sovereign freedom, To uphold that honor and that glory, Of a people diverse
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A New Dawn
A New Dawn – (The Best Is Yet To Come) ———————————— The dawn of a new era is here The cheerful sun has risen again Along with the gift of newness The hopeful is moving forward Ascending the throne of triumph Singing sweet songs of blissful victory Against all odds to the contrary Despite the
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