At the Grave

His departure makes families to cry,
Though he lived a fruitful life with weak thigh,
He’s always ready to lift the poor high,
Putting food on many tables nearby,
Making kids and widows faces to dry,
As the parish priest says...he’s no mean guy,
These attitude and deeds I’ll love to try ,
Not making the dream of this gem to die,
As we come to this place to say bye-bye,
I bow my head  and look up the dark sky .



DATE:8-23-2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Kimathi Avatar
August 31, 2016 at 8:54 AM
Congrats Olusegun, for your placement with this wonderful piece!! ;-)
Scars Avatar
August 30, 2016 at 3:41 PM
Olusegun, congrats on your placement! :)-luloo
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 28, 2016 at 12:17 AM
A sad and moving tribute to a loved one. Losing someone is the hardest part of life. I could feel that in your poem. Blessings. 7
Allison Avatar
August 23, 2016 at 1:09 PM
Very touching monorhyme Olusegun:-) hugs Jan xx
Nance Avatar
August 23, 2016 at 9:06 AM
aww... very touching. The loss of good people is hard to take, you make a cherished poem of it.
Bohto Avatar
August 22, 2016 at 10:31 PM
Few words with great meaning. Cutting to the bone. Is writing I truly admire.
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