Thursday, October 24, 2013

ONCE AGAIN I BID THEE FAREWELL

Obafemi Awolowo 1909 - 1987



In your steps the darkness of a nation was reproached
Your light was from God and could not be put out
You were the standard of all things good

I REMEMBER A MAN

Otuekong Effiang Akai 1935 - 2012
With a broken heart
I remember a man with a heart of gold
Your gentle tongue could cool the hottest of flames
A man of wisdom and integrity
A man of peace

EBE NDO: GOOD BYE MY HUSBAND

Dr. Stephen David 1938 - 2009

My husband,
There has never been another man like you
My perfect fit
My perfect gift from God
You took care of me as God instructed a man should his wife
You displayed wisdom and diligence in all that you did

THE HERO SLEEPS

Richard "Dick Tiger" Ihetu
1929 - 1971

A great man falls asleep
A great light is out
A hero takes a bow
Who takes your place now

REST WELL

Azikiwe-Nnamdi 1904 - 1996
I try to be strong
But these tears flood my eyes
These tears fill my heart,
I try not to believe that I won't see you again
I try to dial you phone number hoping to meet the surprise of your reply