Freedom Poetry
WATCH VIDEO OF SOME THOUGHT-PROVOKING & INSPIRATIONAL POEMS WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY OLIVER O. MBAMARA
WATCH VIDEO OF SOME THOUGHT-PROVOKING & INSPIRATIONAL POEMS WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY OLIVER O. MBAMARA
“warnings of such impending demise will always be there, tugging and pulling for recognition, but will always be ignored in the euphoria of the false security or false pleasure temporarily afforded by the selfish machinations to stay in power, maintain affluence, score vengeance, or political advantage…..”
I Start Me A New Beginning A Poem On New Year Resolutions And The Journey Ahead ——————————— Seeking to know and learn some more I still have ways that I must travel Grateful and thankful in many ways I remain humbled by more to learn Though exhausting it seems at times Defeated and beaten down […]
YULETIDE (Christmas) A Season of Love and Celebration —————————————– In the hearts of many, gladness is rich, As many call on all to share with them Their joy and tales of adventure, Through the year so encountered. In many places, friends and folks, Meet for the year and hug with love, Sharing sweet smiles of […]
To Love or To Hate (We See In Others The Likeness of Us) —————————- There’s nothing to hate but hate itself There’s nothing to fear but fear itself Perhaps nothing to judge but prejudice, Yet there’s always love to conquer all If we these traits prefer to harbor The hatred, the fear, the prejudice, We […]
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, […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
O You America (From The American Within) ————————————– O you America, home of the brave, Guided on all corners, day and night, By the Lord’s armor of immortal soldiers, Gallant men of daring feat and chivalry, In robes of light and stripes of white, Crowned in stars and fed in spirit. Though your foes your […]
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 […]