THE CLOCK BY NGOZI CHIMA UZOSIKE It was the time when Akamu was beginning to be laced with social and cultural malaise. The infiltration by foreigners who come with their norms, ways and values is fast eroding the values, norms and culture of the Akamu village. It was a general departure from the norm for which the villagers were known. Out of the much concern felt by Mama and a few patriotic others. The growing trend was to be reversed so as to sustain the village's socio-cultural way of life. To that effect, Mama summons the villagers to shed light on this and to warn them against the evil days, looming ahead. And Mama's major tool is story-telling. The villagers had gathered in wait for Mama who never showed up. Mama's disappearance became worrisome to the villagers as there was no clue about her whereabouts. The community head ordered a search party for Mama through some of the chiefs. Mama's disappearance from the village was as a result of failing health. She sn...
Happy 70th Birthday Bishop David Oyedepo! Your exemplary leadership is apt! You are our director, Our elevator, our mentor, Our minister, our counselor, Our rector , our motivator, our pastor and our Bishop! We are amazed and dazed At the wisdom you display And portray everyday Your passion to win souls to God is heavenly! We affirm that your indeed God's sent to our generation! You are known for the excellent delivery Of God’s word Your ministry is indeed an example to many. May the Lord bless you and keep you May the lord cause his face to shine upon you And be gracious unto you May the Lord lift up his countenance unto you And give peace to you! Once again, Happy birthday daddy!! From: Maureen Nkechi Dinzei
The Mirror By Augus Obinna Chukwuka I did not know That life is like A mirror beneath the Sun I did not know That there is A mirror in A still and clean Water I did not know That first mirror Of every man is First his conscience And then his clan I did not know That the main Work of a mirror Is to make-believe Of that which is real? I did not know A broken mirror Is far from a broken image But a broken image stands Broken before a mirror I did not know That the shadow Of a substance Cast by the sun Upon a curious soil or sea Is best mirror Of the year! Background of the Poem A mirror is a piece of glass that reflects images, something that shows what another thing is like in a very clear and accurate way. However, the poem reflects the true self of human kind. The poem is likened to an axiom that says, "the you you see is the you you are". The mirror cannot change the person's character; it only reflects the original image o the looker. But the person will...
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