Segun Ozique

As my old years of life ended yesterday  And today, a fresh new one begins   I got awakened by  my Mrs: Y. Ozique To birthday wish and prayers for me Followed by a barrister Gbenga Ojo's message;  'May the best fresh dew from high heaven  And fountains springing from the depths below  The best radiance streaming from the sun  And the best the moon has to offer glow Give help to all you do and all your dreams And bless you with the grace and love divine  That you may live in joy and peace supreme And share your gifts with those who need a sign' These birthday songs of praise starts my day! I 😊 thank God for all my given days here on.

TO AUNTIE BOSE, A TRIBUTE. My Aunt Bose was the one who always had a smile The one who always made us feel not removed The one who always had a welcoming word The one who always showed us kindness Auntie Bose was the one who treated us like family The one who never missed a celebration The one who always brought joy and laughter The one who always will sacrifice all to give us support She was the one who cherished her children The one who was proud of their achievements One who guided them with wisdom  The one who utterly loved them all, equally Auntie was the one who lived a life of kindness Who lived her life touching so many hearts The one who inspired us with her courage and Who departed, leaving a legacy of grace My sweet auntie Bose left us too soon She is gone, leaving emptiness in our lives Yet still, leaving us with sweet memories A cherishable memories of hope, trust and credence Gone, Auntie Bose, will be missed dearly And in honouring auntie Bose, no wo

As the raindroped yesterday and the night enveloped So my thoughts gradually drifted to you With the wish that you were by my side To share with me the beauty of the sound It fiilled my heart with warmth, joy and cheer And though you were not present to my sight and touch The reflection fetched your spirit into my soul  The rain drops turning into your sweet whispers The drops resonating like delightful massage A feeling very soothing that turned me your Clyde  Affirming you always will be my bonnie babe on high  The silver lining bridging each lonesome times The melody that always will fill my heart with peal The harmony to always turn all sounds your song So I thank dear rain for bringing with it Such sweet heartfelt void quenching thoughts.

Listen up, world, I've got a tale to tell, about mother who rocks and has excelled. She birthed children, that's turned right; sustain them all, Raised them right, proud, strong, and, tall! At eighty-six years young, she's seen it all, A journey of love, she'll never let them fall. Her kids turned out fine, each one well-adjusted, this is her time, let's return all the love she's invested. She faced the struggles head-on, no retreat, With a heart so strong, intimidation could not beat. Sacrifices was her game,uy giving her all, building a legacy, with sweet memory, right with Godpp. Her embrace was a loving shelter, like tendering guiding light, who through thick and thin, Is there always supportive. With wisdom flowing like a river, never ceasing, She shaped their souls, made them believe in amity. Through sleepless nights and dreams she dared to chase, She toiled and prayed, seeking God's grace. Her faith was unshakable, a force divine, Guiding her chi

🙏🙏🙏🙏  In shadows' depths where doubts and fears reside, God my guiding light emerges, strong and bright, Remains my mentor's touch, a beacon by my side, In disquieting times, He is there to reassure my stride.   Done with wisdom flame, He stokes my inner fire, Igniting my passion, hunger, purpose, and desire, Sees to my hidden strengths, my gifts unbounded, And shaping me into diamonds from a mere ember.   His gentle words are like melodies that overflow, Inspiring dreams like inventions of stories untold, His presence fills my heart, and I always am assured That with His support, I’m bound to reach His shore.   Oh God, my mentor, your guidance brings me grace, As your light shall guide me through life's daunting chase.

  Overwhelming challenges currently confound nations across the world Troubled by criminality , insecurity, debts, decadence, and deception   The lovely life we dreamed of adorned with joy has turned to misery Caused by past sloppy plans, acts of unruliness, and then loss of values             Today, at different levels, we all seek places of comfort and retreat Pondering where to look to, to find the Noah’s ark as we await disaster   All such thoughts of gloom and doom are where hopelessness resides The right reactions, a positive attitude, and return to good values bring hope   Facing the reality of life is acknowledging that living comes with lots of pains Same as having faith is, knowing you can, like the wind, change your fortune   Hope is to hold on tight to all ropes, avoid failure and not give in to misery As avoid living in denial is same as not hiding like the ostrich, heads hidden   It is faith that perceives sunshine amid a troubling stor

  She was A sweetheart; a leading light with a gospel of candour A giant; depiction of homeliness, yet a frank fountain; With a presence like diamond, even at a casual contact She was, Wife, mother; sprinkler feeder to all famished souls Sunlight to shades like gentle cooling rain to heat Seed Sower soul of humanity, and adorably unique She left A woman, who remains, we pray, by His grace; a bridge A woman virtuous, righteous in immeasurably measures A woman who through, to gain benediction of His grace.

  I see bodies popping and peppering the streets And thinking, I ought to be packed in readiness, Places I could run to, my commune homes of poets, As for tickets, I have one stating, going nowhere   In my packed bag is my obituary already crafted, On my lips are the ever-continued constant prayers That whenever I lay me down to sleep, I forever pray Lord, my soul, take; for I could die before the break of day   All around us the enemies have weapons mounted and locked In the skies, the vulture wander, rising and dipping; expectant And daily the toll rises. I envy the dead; they are the lucky ones Their wait settled; now nestle with He who eternally loves them

O God, this is a prayer of a grateful  💖   Your name forever be praised.  For your miracle again, has manifested Pastor Julius-PJ you gave us few years back His heart, future and whole we rededicated,  But years on he wandered; we wondered, “ifs” Questions tumbled to what panaceas to turn. Today, in thanksgiving angel Uju sings by him For, by your grace they found each other; and, By your mercy what restless wind and storms There were you have cast out of his as her life. Thank you for your mercy that has seen him Protected and shielded from all the darkness And turmoil that has consumed his generation. Your blessing that has seen him exemplary; as  Leading light followers of Christ in Ataga home I pray your baptism remain rooted in his abode  The Ataga homes and of all extended families; by Marriage, by assemblage in the name of Jesus. In Pastor Jay many have found on the pulpit: On radio your power to quench their longings Please help to renew him as he rekindles his Quest to contin

Day is nearly at half Darkness soon would envelop: Out my window is silvery sky Casting sunshine over my greenery This bright beauty of clarity, perfect Allowing plants, animals as humans Have their space; blossoming bliss Is enlivening; awakening my senses People I see, casual, out and about Carry out their business as seen fit: Those with what food munching Straight up, my head says I pray So I say this little prayers of mine To those who wish and cannot see Those in hope be out of any mishap Those limitation brings sadness This shine I pray brings you blessing The light lighten as buoy your blues Awaken He must make your helpers Share this Mother Nature liveliness And when it is over to turn of night Blessing as bright as day I pray Would the experience of sleep be To have you anew for a tomorrow

The anomalies of today are disguised blessings; Bedlam should be left running like a river, never dammed Face it, today's kidnaps, the robberies, the insecurities, etc: The all sorts of chaos caused by people possessed by greed; Angers, hates, preying daily by religion as other institutions All converge to meet needs and wants as are jobs to billions Cut that out and many mouths and belles go destituted We world really need thank God for the social organism Moans is but like self blindfoldedness and ignorance entwined We all need to key in, adapt and exploit such graves opportuned So, rather than stay distracted and delusional by clogged mind We unlike the child need be awakened, gloves off-no playing pretend

Night to day in reverse we glide Ripples of ups as downs, wedlock When the heart beat no more is rest Yours I will; continues like of cherub As I pray for you, Bayo Omo-Ataga Your day is morning yet and filled with Pleasantry, zestful and brightly oarlocked With one more year circled; for new skiff My wish is, you continue to age as sail gracefully

Night to day in reverse we glide Ripples of ups as downs, wedlock When the heart beat no more is rest Yours I will; continues like of cherub As I pray for you, Bayo Omo-Ataga Your day is morning yet and filled with Pleasantry, zestful and brightly oarlocked With one more year circled; for new skiff My wish is, you continue to age as sail gracefully

Please judge kindly I pray Not in rancour or malignly Who, a king peaceful tucked Rudely arisen of his tranquility By screaming of fright and fret At court yard of same genera Would not in concern be affected? Where such cry is of; Et tu, Brute? Would not such king be kind to see The Caeser, Brutus again daggers? I say, no king with a heart who hears Such howl would not be moved to heed

Truth be told, neuter is God as must be gender agenda Biologically men carry sperm, women give birth To boys and girls who turn men as others women As they metamorphose are fitted into constructed edifices Of social attitude, assumption and behaviours Of gender roles, identities and activities Ways we should make connection betwixt one another Responsibilities modified and customized To influence entitlements of properties plus other rights Underlying lives of one set visible and others obscured Questioning why construed threat to conceptual fat bricks Attack on values, socicultural and traditional fabric All shield to perpetuate the skewed voluted relationship Of fortune and infortune to place and position parity

From this little today's acorn We pray, with work on steadfastly The mighty oak just might

Boundless as endless space As garden of varied flowers Your place as species, rare.