There is a monster
inside me
that I inherited
from my father
The only thing
he's given me
I'd like to think I'm stronger
than that last drink
that puts me over the edge
that last drink
that makes everyone my friend
that last drink
that makes me slam and shout
that last drink
that lets the monster out

But I'm not.

Knowing that you're pretty is quite enough to make me smile when I think of you. And having you smile at me makes my day.

i write poetry on the back of street signs that read ‘one way only’.

that day at the bank i fondly remember,
when you stood up to defend the stranger i was..
the smiles that followed left prints so deep...
as your caring self kept defending my me

i smile as i remember your voice loud and clear
as you gave instructions yet doing all the chores
leaving me to be "the child" that will make you proud
my mama you are....... the love cannot fade

i can't forget the moments of joy and sadness
always leading to a stronger us!

the days we wished never came.......
the peace we had never left.........
the joy we shared non can fathom
as your unique self is rare to behold.........

As night faded i remembered in my sleep that my mama so good was born on this day...........
I may not do all i ought to do
i may not say all i have to say
but i remember this day that you were born
for many may not know but "you are set to tidy the world"

For my roommate and great friend
* for the challenges we conquered together
* for that great bond of friendship
* for our joy that has no comparison

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY AMILY
    [for my roommate...........Udechukwu Lucy Amaka]