Short Poetry: Blinded Sun

It all appeared promising like the after-snow,


Another opportunity to imprint old ideas on the new year,


And to realize new ideas alongside the old,


This rare opportunity wouldn’t go a waste,


Many had thought,


Until a dark cloud from the previous year,


Began to blind the glory of the sky more intensely,


Like a play it seemed at the beginning,


Darkness overshadowing light was an impossibility,


But that faded away with the past,


The light couldn’t sustain the pressure enacted on it,


Until it gave in to be erased,


By the new form of darkness — the threat.

———

The earth saw the sky weep,


But before it could prepare to wage a war,


The darkness had descended upon it,


Leaving no sod unvisited,


As it moved in great speed and power,


And all the inhabitants of the earth could do,


Was to hide in their little holes,


Hoping the visitor would give up and leave,


And a sign will beam forth from the sky;


The beautiful light it once emanated.

———

But the visitor wouldn’t give up,


It had grew even stronger,


Waiting at every entrance,


Knowing fully well the hiders would be forced out,


Due to their proneness to hunger,


And as fathomed,


The hiders had left their little holes,


But with preparedness,


With masks printed on their faces,


Since its passage into every hombre was known,


But it kept fighting,


Not ready to succumb to their science.

———

The world remains masked,


And the fight continues,


The year seems wasted,


The uncertainty it brought had been a great cry to all,


While some dreams are achievable,


Some may never get to be ignited yet,


While some other ideas are forced to birth,


The war has come,


And it has come to stay,


We have to live with it,


And hope that we live to behold that day;


When the world surges victorious,


And the sky is unveiled.

For Every Pregnant Women or Women Who Have Undergone Childbearing

This is one book you should read as an intending mom or a nursing mother.

You need to come back to your original shape after childbirth but mind you, it isn’t automatic.

Find out the various ways you can come back to that “perfect shape” even after having a set of twins.

Get your copy of the e-book at affordable price today.

You can also recommend the book to friends and family.

Click on the link below to purchase yours.

https://payhip.com/AdelekeTolulope

Or send a direct message to this number in WhatsApp: +234 906 647 2775

Life and I

I had my plans,
But life had its own plans…

I worked effortlessly to have mine achieved,
But life watched as I fruitlessly achieved my desires…

I did not give up but depended on my understanding,
Life didn’t have to struggle but taught me a big lesson…

I ran back to the one I thought I could do without,
Life never loved the idea I brought on my table…

I was back to the one who created life,
Life watched me at its creator’s feet…

The creator gave me dominion over all he created,
Life had no choice but to succumb to my authority…

I became a god,
But life ended up my messenger.

Hello readers and followers, I greet you all…

The eyes of a god

It has been long since I last wrote a poem,

I hope I found its pen!


I feel like a god,
Even though I’m not one.

I feel I can go forever without a meal,
Could this be possible?

But of a surety, my life would end,
That would be the day I fail to feed my eyes.

My eyes have taken over the duty of my mouth,
Only a specific delicacy I enjoy.

I’m satisfied with this meal,
I don’t pray I go a day without eating.

My mouth had better gone dry,
A mere passage to my stomach.

You are my indispensable daily meal,
The one who powers my heart.

It has been a long time…

Lockdown: My Sad Experiences 2

Although I had the intention of selling those food items and drinks bit by bit to the shops nearby who don’t get disturbed by the security forces. Adeola and Kunle had suggested that the birthday party holds after the lockdown had been lifted. I didn’t tell them of my intention to sell, and I don’t think I could.

In fact, I must confess that I have gotten over it, and I’m doing well. I still have some cash, so I don’t need to touch the money in my account yet. The big story is that one evening, I felt like taking garri, but unfortunately, the poor man had finished almost every provision in the house. I stared at the empty containers of milk, sugar and that of my local biscuit, kulikuli.

I’m the type who gets my provision from supermarkets in large quantities, but since they are closed, I had no choice but to get them outside from one of those small shops. The owner of the shop I went to is a youlg lady, who would always greet me anytime I drove by. As I stood right there in front of the shop for the first time, her smile was the first thing I noticed. Corona don spoil man’s rep. I smiled back, and we exchanged pleasantries.

I noticed there was a fair lady in the shop, and that was the first time I was seeing her. She greeted me, and I returned it with a smile. I got what I wanted and went my way. It surprised me that I could buy something from a small shop in my area. I must tell you I enjoyed the garri, and I wish I could say it was delicious, but you’d ask questions. So, I’m not saying that.

The following day, I still had to go out to get maggi, ordinary maggi for the rice I wanted to cook. Again, I met this fair lady in the shop. She greeted again, while I nodded my head. For some seconds, I was staring, but before anyone noticed it, my eyes were off her. I don’t know how it happened, I was seeing her for the second time, but my fall was ordained to happen on our second meeting.

The lady selling gave me the maggi and I quickly beat my feet upon the ground, heading straight to my apartment. I wondered what was happening, it was all like magic, and if someone had told be I was enchanted, I would have believed and consulted my pastor immediately. But since I have not committed myself to any relationship, I took to remain where I fell. Maybe it was time for something new to kindle in my life.

32 years of age no be shereshere na. I had everything planned out, and all my heart expected from my head was an execution. At first, I sat down to be sure if that was what I wanted. A girl who is always outside talking? What would she be doing there? Gossiping! Well, I could not help it. I was drowning in the pool of love.

I needed nothing that night, but I needed to see someone. I went to the usual place, and unfortunately, she was not there. I was pained in the feet. I ordered for some noodles, and because the lady had packed everything, she had to start bringing down some cartons to get to where it was. Just when I left the shop, someone walked past.

The movement was swift and it came with a ‘good evening’. I looked back, and it was she! I quickly greeted her, but could not follow. She was long gone, and I stood there, watched as she entered into her gossip centre. I could not help but regret I went there the time I did. Time still dy, I concluded as I kept walking. The girl must be taken—by me.

‘Lockdown: My Sad Experiences 3’ to be released soon…

Lockdown: My Sad Experiences

I was still planning my birthday party o, when Adeola, one of my female friends called to give me a feedback on the total amount that would be needed to prepare three different delicacies for 40 people.

“500k!”

I exclaimed, when she told me, like I had the money. Money wey I fit use buy two plots of land for Ogbomoso. I told her to tell the caterer she uses, to please, have mercy and try to cut the price, but she said she did already and I had no choice but to transfer the money ASAP. My account was looking empty, as I was sent the balance. She didn’t even call back to say thank you. She just sent me “seen” on WhatsApp. After transferring 500k? Well, that is just by the way.

As I sat down to catch some breath and calm my fast beating heart, Kayode’s call came in. I quickly picked. I made sure my voice was very clear, so he didn’t notice my bad state. He told me he already had an estimation for the drinks and wines, and that made my heart skip. I went silent, unsure of what was coming my way. I wondered if Adeola told him I sent her some money already.

“So, how much are we talking about?” I asked. My mind was actually praying for me.

“Just 600k”

He answered calmly. I wanted to jump on my feet, but as I tried to, I noticed I was already standing. I lost the pretence, and I’m sure he was surprised. I was even angry he added that annoying word “just”.

“Okay.”

I said, as I cut the call quickly. I went tro and fro the house, regretting I did not seek for the help of my middle-class friend’s instead. I wanted something classy, and that was made me engage Kayode and Adeola. I sat down, stared at my balance, thought of what would become of me after the whole birthday party. Finally, got the consolation I needed. I thought I would recover in few weeks, since I was already having ‘handy’ customers patronizing me, and that’s all thanks to Kayode. He made sure he connected me to the right people.

The following week, 29th of March, I decided to call my tailor in the evening. What is the essence of spending so much on a party without a good outfit? He told me he was already sewing my agbada, and assured me, that I would love it. The call had ended well, as I transferred his 100k to him, just to be sure the rest of my chicken change was mine. It was already a week to my birthday, and I could not help but think of how successful it would be. I’ve had countless of birthdays in my dreams, and having it in reality would make it an achievement.

I decided to go to the sitting room to chill out. I was watching this Igbo movie, and it was becoming annoying, so I changed it to Channels Television.

“Nollywood sha.” I whispered to myself, as I hissed.

I was surprised to find Bubu addressing Nigerians on the issue of COVID-19 on the television. I didn’t even know he would be saying something. I just stared, waiting for him to give the speech Nigerians have been longing for. Right there, I heard him say something like “lockdown”. I was still staring, until my brain slapped my skull.

“Two weeks lockdown?” I asked myself. I wanted to rewind his speech, but it was impossible. I gave it all my concentration as I listened, hoping he would repeat the statement. Fortunately, but unfortunately, he did. My eyes almost popped out of their sockets. I prayed I was in one of my dreams, but it was a damn reality! No birthday party? I sat there, wishing I did not even send the tailor his money.

I could not call Kunle and Adeola for a refund, since they already got the items needed for the party. I was still thinking of the next action to take, when ‘NEPA’ ceased the power supply. Mighty rain of water ran over my face from my head. I checked the last message from the bank, and it was not encouraging at all. How do I live on 57k throughout the lockdown? I foresaw the extension, but I prayed against it. The business I hoped to recover my ‘losses’ from was on hold automatically. I just remained on the sofa, almost crying.

‘Lockdown: My Sad Experiences 2’ to be released soon…

Right in Your Heart

The stars may be bright
But you’re the brightest
Others may be beautiful
But you’re the most beautiful

Your love for me is gold
I’d pick it over money
Your heart is home
I’ll live there till I’m old

My day and night,
I want to spend with you
Even in life and death
I hope we stay glued

Your heart of affection
Has encompassed me
My lost heart
Has found a resting place

I love you
That is what my mind sings
I adore you
That is what my heart beats

This sincerity
A glimpse of my heart
My love for you
As pure as the morning dew

Coronized

Out of the dark
Eating up lives

Instilling fear
A one-man army

Both the rich and poor
No one is spared

Killing thousands
Death becoming a norm

The worst virus
King of all diseases

Cities closed down
Man’s only weapon

A biological weapon
The world leaders believe

A punishment from God
How religious leaders see it

Whatever it may be
Needs to get the hell out

Your Thinking Moulds You!

How do you see yourself?
Poor, rich, lowly, famous, holy, worldly, beautiful, ugly, etc.?
The truth is that you live in line with your thought. You play the role of the character in your thought.
Do you think you can never make it? Then you will never attempt anything that would connect you to success.
That is life!
Having a positive thought is what differentiates a hero from a nobody.
People’s thoughts have made them and destroyed them.
What thoughts do you have about yourself? Are they positive or negative?
Whichever it is, moulds you!

Ascend Your Throne (Short Poem)

Take a break
For their sake,
Not a take,
Just a wake.

Leave the dust,
Get the lost,
Kick out lust,
Make a burst

Take the crown,
Mute the frown,
Stop the pawn,
Control the town.

Frightening mercy,
Give the messy,
Even the lazy,
Without heresy