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TO EV

You are a rarity with a heart of  light With soul soft as dawn, pure as dew,   Untouched by evil shadows,   Unshaken despite the world’s weight.   How could anyone *not* love you?   Even your mischief is spun from kindness,   Your laughter a melody that disarms,   Your spirit too bright for bitterness to touch.   With your gentle defiance of cynicism,   Displaying goodness, like a child’s wonder,   With laughter that never dims but glows brighter,   Even when life tries to teach it caution.   So keep your shenanigans, and playful storms,   For they too are part of your magic:   You are an unguarded joy of a soul   That needs no armour to be brave.

TO MY BELOVED ON HER BIRTHDAY:

It's been nearly twenty-five years, a journey begun, With a visit to your friend, my sis - then we walked beneath moonlit skies and under sun. Through laughter and tears, joy and strife, You’ve remained the heart and grace of my life. With every sunrise, I count myself blessed, To walk this path with you-my soul’s rest. You’ve shaped my world with love and light, Made wrongs seem fewer, and burdens light. Your strength is silent, your kindness deep, In your arms, even storms go to sleep. You’ve lifted me higher, helped me stand tall, With a quiet resolve that carries it all. Your beauty endures, both inside and out, A radiant smile that casts away doubt. And oh, your stern gaze—so firm, yet true, Still has the power to pull me through. I still see us walking, side by side, On quiet Abuja evenings, in gentle stride. Those moments linger, soft and bright, Memories wrapped in golden light. You’ve met life’s trials with hope on your lips, With steady grace and whis...

THE ILLUSIONARY COMPLEX

When you ask her to call or text when she’s home safe,   I ask you to pause a tad bit to let the weight of that request unravel.   For this is a she, who has walked alone through the years,   who has carved her path through storms and silence,   Who does not need your vigilance to prove her place or ability to take care of herself  She is no fragile helpless thing, not a damsel in distress.   Her independence is not a void for you to fill,   But a testament to the life over the years she has built A life where she learned to stand tall,   To navigate the world with her compass.   Yet here you are, offering care wrapped in assumption,   As if her safety were yours to oversee.   Ask yourself: how many nights and streets as she walk alone,   Unshielded, unafraid, before you came into her life?   How many thoroughfares has she conquered,   Her resolve unbrok...

TO MY VALENTINE COMES THE 14th:

Dear Val, when I say "I love you" on the 14th, Those words will rise from the depths of my soul. As my heart insists on reinforcing them in yours, Unwavering, unending, boundless. Know too, the cast may happen in a special way To freeze the words, imprinting them in a magical moment, pure, It is so so that you know, my "I love you," stays locked in your heart To linger, eternally and stay frozen in time When then the day marked so gloriously fades to silence, I’ll ask that you put back the batteries to restart the clock To let the regular love life take over as it ought,  While the 14th remains, a memorial, a lyrical song in your heart. For I am certain, in the days of the 15th and beyond, when that tune is replayed, When memories whisper it through time’s embrace, They will bring warmth, a gentle smile to your face, For in love, such magical moments committed to memory never truly fade.

SOARING ON A LOVER'S WHIRLWIND

Oh, those sweet thoughts of you, they come again,   Invading my mind like a gentle, whirling wind.   They carry me to places where memories bloom,   To where I meet the light to dispel my gloom.   In the ebb and flow of life’s relentless tide,   You’ve been my anchor and a constant supportive guide.   Thanks for agreeing that love isn’t measured in time,   But in moments that make the ordinary sublime.   When I asked if distance could weaken our bond,   You laughed and said, “No, our hearts are beyond space," you said.”   When I worried if you’d ever need more,   You assured me, “I’m strong, but you’re my core.”   Your words are a balm, your love a steady flame,   A beacon of hope helping a lost lover in life’s game.   You’ve shown that even in the darkest nights,   You can make available your love lamp to lead me to light. ...

MORE THAN WORDS CAN DESCRIBE

Eva Ebube Okafor is what she is named,   But that is the least of her angelic qualities.   In her, you truly will find an eternal muse,   Hers is love so profound, it transforms every vibe.   She is nice, kind, and beautiful, as each letter in her name represents,   In each letter, a symphony of grace and loveliness.   E - is for her elegance, a vision so rare,    V - is for her vitality, a spark so divine,   A - is for her allure, a charm so complete,   E - again for her empathy, a heart so pure,   B - is for her brilliance, a mind so bright,   U - is for her uniqueness, one-of-a-kind,   B - again for her bravery, a survivor E - once more for her essence, her soul so free,   O - is for her optimism, hope she is working hard at K - is for her kindness, a heart warm and pure A - is for her affectionate heart; tender yet tough F - is for her faithfulness, stead...

SELF-DECISION

In truth, the path to your growth is clear and bright,   Moving forward resides in you, in your might.   No outsider, affirmations, books, or spiritual creeds,   Can truly resolve challenges to meet all your needs. Ultimately, the power lies in your own hands,   To shape your life, to make your plans.   What sacrifices are required, the needed mindset shifts,   All will be set in motion when your courage lifts. If in your path peace and growth eludes your way,   Then to ask that you chat a new course needs no sway.   As the journey is yours, so too is the choice as true,   For the key to the required changes is within you.

IS YOUR LOVE DEEP-ROOTED?

Is your love, like an ancient tree, that stands tall,  Its roots deep-set, enduring through it all With patience like the river’s gentle flow,  Yet, like diamond overflowing with a delightful glow? Is your love, like mountain strong, yet soft as rain,  Love that sees with a heart that feels others' pain Such love, a pure gift, like sunlight’s warm embrace, Not love selfish, but for all others' grace? Such love that expects nothing, like the silent stars, Love like divine flame, guiding from afar.  Beyond the grasp of mere comprehension,  Love so vast, it defies convention. Love that is present in every act, like petals in breeze, Such love revelling in power with ease.  A beacon bright, like moonlight in the night, Guiding all through life’s intricate flight.

Inspired By Thoughts On A Sick Bed:

In all affairs, take time to play,  Let joy and laughter light your way.  For freedom, health, and grace we find,  Are treasures often taken for granted. Be grateful for each breath you take,  For every dawn, for each mistake.  When accidents and age are far,  Embrace the moments as they are. Do not let others dim your light,  With tales of fear or endless nights.  Life’s precious gift, you live but once,  So dance and sing, in 2025, and take your chance. Mistakes will come, they’re part of life,  They teach us through both joy and strife.  For freedom’s price is paid in full,  By living bold, by being whole. So cherish every fleeting day,  And let no sorrow lead astray.  For in this life, so brief and grand,  The key to joy is in your hand.

END OF YEAR MEMORIAL: IN APPRECIATION OF MY LOVING WIFE.

As the year 2024 draws to a close,  I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we’ve shared.  These past few days, as you nurse me back to full recovery, Have given me the time to truly appreciate the depth of you being irreplaceable. To the realization that the key to our 24 years of enduring love lies in the treasure you are.  In the realisation that when you have someone as wonderful as you, there’s no need to search further.  Realising the allure of greener pastures is merely an illusion, a pale imitation of the richness you possess. Gratitude: I am grateful for the divine gift that you are. Grateful knowing love isn’t about perfection; but about choosing each other, day after day.  About standing by one another through thick and thin, even when times are tough and the temptation to give up is strong. True love isn’t always smooth and sweet.  It’s messy and challenging, but also about two people refusing to quit.  About weathering the storm...

2024, THE AWAKENINGS:

2024, a year of trials, not to mend,  But to strip illusions, to comprehend.  Life’s not easy, it’s clear to see,  It woke us up, demanded we be free. Will 2025 be the year we mend?  Are we ready, lessons learned to the end?  Will we stay dreaming, hoping in vain,  Or awake and doing, embracing the pain? The clock never pauses, it ticks away,  After midnight tomorrow, another day.  Despite our choices, time marches on,  In the dawn of 2025, we must be strong.

NEW YEAR POEM TO ME

This prayer is that you may never be or seek perfection,  To the me that is now and the me that will be in the new year,  May this poem remind you to pause and breathe deeply,  To take charge of the chaos within and find your calm. May you strive not for perfection, but to be the best version of yourself,  May your kind and generous wishes come true,  Not just for yourself, but for everyone around you.  With each door that opens, may you remain humble and grounded. May you never be perfect, but always strive to be your best, May life’s challenges never cause you to stumble,  May the strength of your spirit never grow weary.  May you sleep deeply and peacefully each night,  Guided by the moon at night and energized by the sun each day. May you look back on this year with fond memories,  And live in the new year’s presence with empathy and grace.  May each step you take in the new year be built on the foundation of the last,  As ...

SOUL MATE

You really cannot dictate to the heart who to love, love that endures, that is unconditional and kind Love that sings a melody, that only a heart hears,  Is not a relationship to be condensed  in how long but how well.  Love transcends society’s narrow view,  It’s not about status or what one can do.  It’s the essence of another you needed to fulfill you,  A connection so deep, it leaves no room for doubt., Others may not grasp the depth of what you see,  Yet what you appreciate is the heart’s true seed.  Meeting the soil that complements them so well,  A place where plant would flourish safely. True Love is where one heart ignite another's inner light,  Where mere touch makes everything feel right.  Where memories of times spent bring endless smiles,  And each other's presence makes life worthwhile. Love isn’t always a perfect fit,  It’s not a conquest, but heartfelt hit.  It’s often about a heart able to sing specia...