Afolabi Muideen Poet Rhyme

All Within My Power

Each time I saw mum and dad fuss
Over issue of not enough
I felt damp and embarrass
I often thought of what to do to have this not enough
Money solve, for I'm a little girl I sank within
One evening it repeated itself again
I lose zest that night; I pray to God
Before I went to bed" dear wonderful and miraculous lord
Please increase the money that dad dropped upon
The table before morn as you morphed water to wine
Within a wee" I woke four times to check
If 't has been increased, but not, these make
Sleep to elude the ocean
Un-countable thoughts whirl swiftly within my brain
Then I arrived at a point " I'd better
Help them to divide each into four"
I raised and moved ahead, as I held to tear
It; I heard "don't" from the rear
Oh! Mum I wanted to help you
This is all I can do!


9/2/15
Contest Instinct of innocence
Sponsor by Justin Bordner

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Terry O'Leary September 6, 2015 at 2:32 PM A fine contest entry... good luck ...

Eileen Manassian September 4, 2015 at 9:01 AM There is pain in these lines, my dear...A child wanting to help her parents shows the beauty of that child's heart...and that is you, my dear. Hugs...good luck in the contest.

Andrea Dietrich September 3, 2015 at 10:02 PM oh my, this is so sad. I wish your child's faith had moved that mountain that night! very nicely done.

Michael Tor September 3, 2015 at 7:28 PM Very nice Afolabi. Money affects so many lives. Especially children.. Good luck with the contest,

Sara Kendrick September 3, 2015 at 1:49 PM A work that speaks of the reality of so many today not just in other countries but here in the USA..Reads like winning material..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser September 3, 2015 at 8:15 AM sad when couples fight for superficial issues and tragic that a child is the one taking all the effects.. great write with a good message Afolabi!~Olive Eloisa =') luck in the contest! =')

Njeri Hunjeri September 3, 2015 at 8:06 AM Very great poem. Very innocently written and expressed. #7

Demetrios Trifiatis September 3, 2015 at 5:34 AM Innocence at its best, well expressed! Good luck with the contest my friend, A.B.

Peter Lewis Holmes September 3, 2015 at 1:42 AM Yes.. a sweet write indeed Af....and thanks for your comment on my poem...Peter.

Richard Lamoureux September 2, 2015 at 3:42 PM This is a sweet tale of innocence. I hope that in good time your prayers were answered.

Constance La France September 2, 2015 at 2:29 PM AM, you write with lots of emotion and feelings, best of luck in the contest and thanks for visiting my poem, Dream ~~