Poetry Lovers, Song writers.... this is your page.
Do you have a favorite verse, quotation, piece of short writing, rhyme, prose or poetic rendition?
Better still, have you penned your very own poems that you would like to share?
Well...Let's have them, please.
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Here is one of my favorite poems, taught to me by a very spiritual man and a wonderful visual artist,
when I attended a Church seminary training program so many years ago:-
''Life's whirlpool sucks you in
And spits you out again
But should you suck the whirlpool in
Your life is not in vain.
There was a time I used to dream
Of all things out of reach
But now I know life is but a dream
So instead of dreaming, I reach.''
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Thank you Henry......
Blessings and Love
Rev.Bola A.
Do you have a favorite verse, quotation, piece of short writing, rhyme, prose or poetic rendition?
Better still, have you penned your very own poems that you would like to share?
Well...Let's have them, please.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Here is one of my favorite poems, taught to me by a very spiritual man and a wonderful visual artist,
when I attended a Church seminary training program so many years ago:-
''Life's whirlpool sucks you in
And spits you out again
But should you suck the whirlpool in
Your life is not in vain.
There was a time I used to dream
Of all things out of reach
But now I know life is but a dream
So instead of dreaming, I reach.''
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Thank you Henry......
Blessings and Love
Rev.Bola A.
Title: 'OPTIMIST'
It amazes me
Just how well
My day goes
As clear as a bell.
As though
This universe knows
Who I am and what
I need to tell.
Like a special delivery
Of the day's
Mouth watering order
From my favourite restaurant
South of the border,
I receive what I want.
It’s as if by
Some mystical genie,
All my wishes
Are granted freely.
Objects flow to me
In a timely way.
As I dance with glee
Each and every day
Nothing in life
Ever seems boring.
When I awaken,
Every new morning
Anticipating what the
Fresh dawn is revealing,
I'm infused with energy
Joy and well-being.
So glad to be alive.
Glad to have survived
Now I cannot change fate.
But, I can hardly wait
To awaken this body
And seize the day.
Without further delay.
I love the joy
And unfolding of life.
I'm not even coy.....
I'd make a perfect wife
I love the new surprises
flowing my way,
In all shapes and sizes.
The freedom to change them
When the need arises.
And that inspiration
Which bravely comes
By me, on distant drums.
I love knowing
Where I'm going;
Hearing familiar voices
Singing divine choruses
That remind me of
My infinite choices
To manifest the future.
(In breadth-taking picture!)
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Wisdom Poetry by Rev.Bola A.
(Copyright: 12.5.12 -ARR)
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It amazes me
Just how well
My day goes
As clear as a bell.
As though
This universe knows
Who I am and what
I need to tell.
Like a special delivery
Of the day's
Mouth watering order
From my favourite restaurant
South of the border,
I receive what I want.
It’s as if by
Some mystical genie,
All my wishes
Are granted freely.
Objects flow to me
In a timely way.
As I dance with glee
Each and every day
Nothing in life
Ever seems boring.
When I awaken,
Every new morning
Anticipating what the
Fresh dawn is revealing,
I'm infused with energy
Joy and well-being.
So glad to be alive.
Glad to have survived
Now I cannot change fate.
But, I can hardly wait
To awaken this body
And seize the day.
Without further delay.
I love the joy
And unfolding of life.
I'm not even coy.....
I'd make a perfect wife
I love the new surprises
flowing my way,
In all shapes and sizes.
The freedom to change them
When the need arises.
And that inspiration
Which bravely comes
By me, on distant drums.
I love knowing
Where I'm going;
Hearing familiar voices
Singing divine choruses
That remind me of
My infinite choices
To manifest the future.
(In breadth-taking picture!)
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Wisdom Poetry by Rev.Bola A.
(Copyright: 12.5.12 -ARR)
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Title: 'Character'
What the world
Thinks a woman is?
That's her 'Reputation'.
Sadly, its often based
On false accusation,
Prejudice and supposition.
Upon further investigation
What's been found,
She really is?
That's her 'Character'.
For its her heart's
Attunement and intention,
That truly matter.
(Hence, the question.)
At any rate
Though it is fate,
Which presents
Her circumstances,
Love still requires
That a woman
Take her chances,
To determine her character.
In that way
The seeds of
Her wisdom will scatter.
If here and now
She were to somehow,
Receive an unexpected
And sudden impact,
How would she react?
How would she respond?
If the truth be known,
Character is a diamond
That scratches a little,
Every other stone.
Yet never
Has there been
A magic wand,
Rock or crystal
More powerful
Than a strong
Woman's backbone.
We each need
A mind and will
Of our own.
(To fullfill)
Character
Is a victory,
Not a mere gift.
Underneath this mystery
Lies the lesson
To uplift.
Character,
Like a kettle
Once mended,
Always requires repairs.
And sin,
Like a habit
Once transcended,
Always requires prayers.
As the story goes,
A person shows
What she is;
By what she does
With what she has,
Not whom she knows.
Self-determinism
Is fine
When tempered
with self-control.
Misfortune will decline,
When recognition
Of the soul
Becomes our ultimate goal.
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Wisdom Poetry by Rev.Bola A.
(copyright: 12May'12 ARR)
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Title: 'Character'
What the world
Thinks a woman is?
That's her 'Reputation'.
Sadly, its often based
On false accusation,
Prejudice and supposition.
Upon further investigation
What's been found,
She really is?
That's her 'Character'.
For its her heart's
Attunement and intention,
That truly matter.
(Hence, the question.)
At any rate
Though it is fate,
Which presents
Her circumstances,
Love still requires
That a woman
Take her chances,
To determine her character.
In that way
The seeds of
Her wisdom will scatter.
If here and now
She were to somehow,
Receive an unexpected
And sudden impact,
How would she react?
How would she respond?
If the truth be known,
Character is a diamond
That scratches a little,
Every other stone.
Yet never
Has there been
A magic wand,
Rock or crystal
More powerful
Than a strong
Woman's backbone.
We each need
A mind and will
Of our own.
(To fullfill)
Character
Is a victory,
Not a mere gift.
Underneath this mystery
Lies the lesson
To uplift.
Character,
Like a kettle
Once mended,
Always requires repairs.
And sin,
Like a habit
Once transcended,
Always requires prayers.
As the story goes,
A person shows
What she is;
By what she does
With what she has,
Not whom she knows.
Self-determinism
Is fine
When tempered
with self-control.
Misfortune will decline,
When recognition
Of the soul
Becomes our ultimate goal.
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Wisdom Poetry by Rev.Bola A.
(copyright: 12May'12 ARR)
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