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

I try to pretend you will still eat my specially made dishes for you and sing me sweet compliments

But no...

Papa lies stills and silent forever

Death has ceased you but we refuse to give it a crown

We will not weep in hopelessness

But we will celebrate the life and legacy you left behind

We will apply as always the wisdom you taught and teach your grand children as you taught us

We will uphold the peace that you stood for and the honor you died with

We will stand out as your daughters and sons, 

nmoved by the decay and corruption this new world teaches

You always taught us hard work and diligence

A culture perfected through experience and not pretense

It hurts to say good bye 

But we are proud have had you while you were here

Prouder still to have had you as our father

Good bye my father

Sleep in peace till the trumpets call

Rest well till we meet again