HERO OF THE WEEK

HERO OF THE WEEK
POET OF THE WEEK: DAN DEDIVER OBODOEFUNA . "SONNET VIII (18th April, 2013)

Friday 11 May 2012

INTO THE GLOOM











Why did you choose to die in your sleep?
If this is a dream,do wake me
The way you said the night prayers
Did you know one could be your last?


I recall the days when burnt yams tasted good
We ate bean cakes with sugarless paps
Oh brother! The dreams we nurtured together
The hope that we would someday wipe the tears off mother's face

Death is as death is,cold hearted and cruel
With icy fingers,it clutches
Transcending you from this lighted path
Into a realm of utter darkness

Our memories of you will forever linger
Till we meet at the master's feet,adieu




                            David Ajibola (Whispering Hill)

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