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kanma Oduwegwu Oct 2015
Lines aflow and about
rushed to welcome thee
and the bundle in thy hand
pushing buttons that said;
Hey!!!
Look straight
This poem is unread,
Unrevealed and strange
Hold tight....

Hold tight you did
This mama rare
In tears, pain and joy
you provided and chastened
leaping at the tiniest of successes
pushing boldness forth
caring like we were just one
but as for one, you did for all
with the grace on you
that I desire an inch.

those from that blessed womb
this sojourn is sweeter 'cos of you
#Losechukwu and Uweoma
my CEO's and executive minsters
You sweet-talked me to victory
#Ebubechukwu and Obianinulu
My pretty sisters from one blessed mother
Prof and Wizzy- Brain
being an Oduwegwu born Female would have been Boring without you guys

Friends, sweethearts, mentors, Fathers, Mothers, brothers and sisters. I wonder the turn my life would have taken without you guys.

Dadddyyy
I mentioned you last, cos I didn't know if the space above would be enough.
My Hero, Mentor, Teacher, Provider
You are many things in one thing
breaking odds and making roads
soothing our pain from afar
Daddy mi
I appreciate you
Having you is more than an inspiration
Words flee for fear
From your personality great
so stop I must against my wish

SUCF UNICAL &  DLCF UNICAL
God has blessed me through you, turning the frightened little girl into a confident woman right under your roof.

Space is pleading
and heed I must
for future chances I crave
and deny it can
but God knows my heart
He's been faithful and true
Giving me new chances
With each dawn of the day
I'm grateful for life
and chances about
Living till this day, is only from Grace

Grandmother divine
Nnemukwu onye efoma
I appreciate you!!!
Sharing this month with you
Is fulfilling and uplifting
You birthed the best and prettiest woman I know # C O Oduwegwu
Moulded her with thy hands
and taught her to groom us
I'm grateful for your birth.
Inspiration and strength
I draw from your life
When the day comes to go
You'll pass with smiles

Finally I stop
but I wish not so
but Gladness overflows
and you I must mention
My Children in DLBC Afia-eze
I love you guys
Your laughter, creativity & high-spirit
Bring strength to my bones.
kanma Oduwegwu Oct 2015
SALIENT BLESSING

On days like this
My wishes turn sour
Remembering the sound of your laughter
Holding onto the reins your humour threw
Remembering your rants, insecurities and all
Pushing me into a heap that never forms
Ava; forever, together
as turtle doves in Denver
I hold on to the shadow unleft
Cleft,  bent, swept
unknown yet renowned
unseen and covered
But like cover stories,
The first pages of magazines
Hold your face, story and all
But do they see this?
as I do or no
Does your name ring bells
In the world as in my heart?
or I'm back with my wordless questions with no audience to listen or nod
Am I this me or it's just you
this inspiration,
Method,
Moment,
Melody,
Music,
That pushes my pen and ignites lines unknown
as you remain unknown
and I ***** endless apologies.

When will this end?

This era of parading filth,
Homes in disarray,
men bound to labour,
Women as men in labour

What will befall the children
The testimonies of God's goodness
Evidence of creation not evolution
facts to hold on to
Moving miracles in torn clothes

When will this truly end?

Leaving this diversion,
I still honour you my grandmother
Silent heroine, moulder and mentor
taking in all the guile
fighting in weakness
holding on in pain
carving out tomorrow's moments
from today's baggage
pleading not with nature
Demanding nothing absurd
but silently unknown
I scream to the world

Wishes never last
as dew they know not when they leave
holding nothing, taking non
leaving the earth neither wet nor dry
But not you
making impacts silently
giving good
Despite the receipts
I hold nothing back as I rant of your good
Nnem ukwu onye efoma
You are blessed among women.
** nnem ukwu on ye efoma means my grand mother with a good heartheart.
Babatunde Raimi Nov 2019
I can't get it off
So, I choose to let it out
Those eyes, beautiful
Her dentition, sparking
She exudes intelligence
Our first real meet
Will I treasure till eternity
Thank heavens I found you

The way she gazes
Pierces through my heart
This unveils her innate beauty
I don't even know why
It is somewhat of a mystery
But I feel safe with you My Heart
Who knows, "Echi di ime"
"Onye ma ihie o ga mu"

Let's write a love script
Will you play the neck?
Let me be the head
Whithersoever the neck turneth
The head goeth
But this head, is just a head!
So, let's write a beautiful story
A story of our once upon a time

From thence I hear the sound
When the east and west mingles
The Output of the input becomes enchanting
I offer neither silver or gold
I may not even look it now
But i offer you true agape love
That which comes from the purest of hearts
And someday, it'll make sense

From the great scenery of Bahamas
The Colosseum in ancient Rome
To the romantic city of Paris
And down to Ikongosi water spring
We'll tie our love with multiple knots
And throw the keys to the bottomless ocean
For ours is for better for best
A story of love....

Come, let's paddle our canoe of destiny
Into a sweet journey unknown
We'll tumble and rumble
And learn great lessons
That together we are stronger
For our love will lead
Anchored in his masterplan
I love you like "Kilode"

If dreams come true
One day, just one day
I'll wake up in your arms
Sandwiched between your breast
Wrapped in your beautiful legs
And nothing else will matter
For you are my Rainbow
The one that gladdens my heart

This is a letter to my lover
The missing piece of my puzzle
Written with pens of gold, points of diamond
If this made you smile
It is because at this hour
I am rolling on my bed
With fond memories of you
Thinking about us...

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