The Abandoned Hero

Forcefully pushed aside for another

After parting ways with his brother

Deserted and mocked by the public

At the time his name became iconic

As his legend spread across the republic

Decades before he became a hero

He was celebrated as a feeble

In the land of his predecessors

Regarded as the root of his ancestors

By those considered as his oppressors

His eyes were like a burning gleed

When the elders read out the creed

He was ready to give up his life

Stunned as he was asked to take a bride

So as to relieve him of his plight

Even the gods couldn’t stop his enthronement

His ascension to the throne was prominent

Dressed and addressed as His Royal Majesty

Heads and knees bowed to his dignity

And he reigned in love and honesty

Dedicated to "The unknowns, The Forgotten and The Oppressed" 

Earthly Tenancy...we're all indebted!

We are but like the snows

fashioned from the billows

gently unto the hollows

where we began our roles

Washed away by the erosion

divided into different direction

separated by personal ambition

but one common destination

Then appeared cynicism

with support from chauvinism

dethroning the power of patriotism

by installing the spirit of racism

Nations are now divided

not willing to be united

pushing for different alliances

as a proof for their grimaces

As humanity last hour looms

hopes are burning out like fumes

the very earth we all love and cherish

will soon or someday perish

Alas, the timing is perfect

prophecies are set to take effect

sooner than we all expect

according to God's prospect

We are all tenants here

let every human prepare

for the owner's trumpet

as foretold by His prophet

...The April Baby!

Everyone has a story

You don't need to worry

Mine was not the first

It does sound as the best

In the line of my kind

Who came before their time

Whose gown i'm now glorified

Bypassing the set date of life

April wasn't the expected moment

I could have waited for my month

Step-out timely as it should be

Perhaps, heaven was watching

Destiny came calling and screaming

I thought it was my mom crying

So I came out to console her

As she wasn't ready for my arrival

I can imagine now what mom went through

Even when my arrival was so true

Midwives, nurses and doctors stood still

And April was bent on fulfilling its will

Destiny was happy I heeded to its voice

April celebrated the moment I appeared

There was a joyful noise in the air

About the arrival of a "funny creature"

A creature nobody thought would survive

My dad glanced at me with passion and love

Lifted his eyes to the hills and above

And besought God for His will

Twenty Seven Years On and still counting

That little funny creature April introduced

Is now a full grown pretty damsel

With a legal wig of wisdom on her head

I could thank April for its hold on me

I could applaud Destiny for calling on me

I could bless mom for carrying me

I could love dad for praying for me

I don't want to blame April for intrusion

I don't want to accuse Destiny for not waiting

I don't want to scold mom for pushing

And I'm not asking dad now...but why???

This is no poem to feel sorry for me

I am proud of who I am today

A brilliant charming legal eagle

Sixty Nine days were cut off from me

God has restored them and added more!

***Dedicated to...Barrister Victoria Otuonye, who was born on April 22^nd 1986 instead of June 22^nd 1986*** 

Marriage Illusion...(what would you do)?

what a remarkable meeting

with all the guests clapping

as the bride shows-up smiling

reminds me of all the dealings

I struck with the African Queen

whose heart I must win

so as to secure the empire

that I am about to acquire

but there is a little problem

she wants me to wear her emblem

to prove that I belong to her

and if I give her an heir

she will give me the throne

to rule and keep as my own.

Eduvie Thinks...(never quit on your dreams)!

I have always wanted to study LAW, fight corruption, maintain equity in the society, put an end to the line of those I call Judas in the Judiciary and help the common man who has nothing to offer to get an unbiased good lawyer. But then, my dreams to be a legal eagle were not hatched on this planet, I was born with it – it’s an inborn thing that even when I try to deny it; it keeps reminding me of justice for all. In fact, my mother has it that no matter how long a day may seem to men, the evening and night of that day will certainly come.

So I took off as an aspiring law student, I read legal books, got admission into the University, attended countless court hearings and I even had a law-godmother then who told me one heart-aching truth about the profession, she said “that the profession isn’t an avenue to acquire wealth or get rich through cases won but it’s a sacrificial sacrifice from every true lawyer to do the right thing and pursue truth at all times as "a conscientious gift to mankind”.

However, I didn’t feel any shred at the sound of that rather I was moved to be what I have always dreamed to become (a true lawyer); then my gut told me that "dreams are like far countries we’ve never been to until we get there to behold their true beauty." If you are dreaming to be what you know you want to be in life – don’t stop dreaming; keep dreaming but make sure you wake up from the dream-destination in your dream-career.

To be continued...

Marital Prayers...(read and digest it wisely)

It's been written centuries beyond count by a notable writer that "it is a nobler fate to be envied than to be pitied" but what does this proverbial statement got to do with a piece of work titled "marital prayer?" Relax, get a glass of water, read further and digest it wisely. Honestly, this story of marital prayers is centered on the lifestyles and gossips of five female friends who were not just ordinary and every Sunday members but they were also devoted, known and respected workers in the Church.

Just as it is today in our churches, so it was in their time when series of testimonies about white weddings, marriage introductions and engagement parties were testified in different Sunday services but it was not so with these five female friends. Sophia as she was popularly known was always "the chair" of her group, but one day their gossips attracted the attention of an unknown old man who used their gossips, corrected them and termed their gossips as "incomplete request".

On that fateful day, Sophia and her league of friends were having their usual talks "after church service" and suddenly segued into matrimonial issues. Sophia quietly, painfully and sorrowfully asked her friends...as a matter of fact, it seems God doesn't answer prayers anymore and if He still does - how come we are still singles under our parents' roofs at our age without husbands we can proudly call ours??? Swiftly, the other girls responded with the same pain and applauded Sophia for her thoughts about their marital statuses.

The other girls said...we completely buy your opinion about that wise thought "if God still responds to prayers especially our marital petitions to him all these years. Why hasn't He approved our marital prayers to Him? Citing examples..., look at Sandra, Lynda and Franca - they are happily married with lovely kids. What is it that we have not done as Christians...is it fasting and prayer or evangelism or church outreaches or donations to the church? Honestly, I am totally confused about everything; I don't think we should offer more prayers to God since He has grown deaf to all our past prayers.

Surprisingly, the unknown old man who had been listening to them cut-in from behind (them) and said...you are woefully wrong my daughters! God still answers prayers...He enjoys it and He loves listening and responding to prayers - it gladdens His heart when His children pray to Him with faith. The only thing that can restrict Him is sin (your sins so to say). And if i may ask, from all I heard in your gossips - it seems you girls have men lovers and boyfriends - am i correct??? Yes, you are very correct sir!

The old man continued...and you expect God to endorse your marital requests??? Listen up and listen good my daughters...you are the cause of your problem and delay. Curiously, Sophia and her friends exclaimed...but how sir??? Out of pity, the old man asked them...what did Prophet Elijah tell the poor widow to do??? Well, he asked her to get and borrow more "empty kegs"...Sophia and her friends answered. The old man asked them another stunning question, and what did Jesus tell His disciples to do at the wedding feast??? He told them to fill all the "empty kegs" with water...Sophia and friends answered.

It stands to reason the old man said...that means those "empty kegs" were vacant and available at the point of needs and requests??? Yes, Sophia and friends agreed. Listen my dears, until God sees you as a vacant woman, He will not send a man-marital applicant for you as your groom to be. The old man asked them again, why are you asking Him (God) to give you a husband when you are still occupied with a lover who is not yet your husband??? Though, your deeds and current statuses are remissible if you are willing to do the right thing.

Remorsefully, Sophia and her friends asked the old man what they must do for God to endorse their marital prayers. The old man cautioned them that the task will not sound sweet or good to them because not everyone would take such bold step. How...???!!! Sophia and her friends asked. Change your statuses or disengage yourselves from every sinful act with your lovers or stand vacant just like those "empty kegs" cited in the bible and then shall God reward your efforts and sincerity with divine men-marriage applicants begging for your approval. Remember, let he who has ears hear what the spirit is saying to the church - God bless you all!!!

...Love Triumph

i thought i could make you mine

i thought we could walk the aisle

for the sake of your smile

but you cut off the line

i thought i could hold the skies

when your love struck my eyes

my heart felt the lightening

and got healed without bleeding

i thought it was a missile

launched by a nubile

programmed to explode

for everyone to behold

i sent your photo to mama

as she awaits your arrival

with promises of your approval

to ensure my love survival

i thought you were a goddess

dressed like a spirited mistress

pushed me away with your stress

just to make me homeless

i got saved by another fortress

as your viles were countless

my fear for you is less

now that i'm out of the mess