Resurrection of The Awakening
Resurrection of The Awakening ———————————- After challenges and illusions that be Along the course in the journey of life, In search of that glory that once was, The threshold of reality is arrived upon The sound of the waking call is audible The traveler shakes out of the slumber, After the abandonment of the ego,
Read MoreIn 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
Read MoreOur 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
Read MoreTime 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
Read MoreLetter To Our Ancestors
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
Read MoreSong 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
Read MoreFatherland My Motherland
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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