Nine Years Without Our Shepherd
First year came as a rude shock
And the second still was like a dream
Third was a reality
The gone is gone for good
My beloved father a good shepherd has left
Leaving it all for mom and God
The burdened but tireless woman
Death struck like the lightening in the storm
Deafening thunders that made us shiver
Our beloved father is gone
The treasured and priceless jewel is lost
This we thought could scatter the herds
Like a flock without the herder
We kept counting every year
From one and today makes it nine
On a shining sun or cloudy day
Be it night of full moon or no moon
We feel your love and guide hovering over
You never left us alone to fear
Even when you're not here in flesh
We live in love and harmony you taught us
Your words of wisdom we never forgot in our blue days
We loved you and never stopped loving you
If we have our way, we would want a visit
But we know you watch us each day that breaks
We have grown and growing in oneness
Togetherness is our watchword
Mom has built on your legendary legacy
The children soaring higher in altitude and attitudes
It is another year to remember you daddy
It is one year short of a decade
We are sure of our reunion
Though not in a hurry to cross the boundary
But we await our day of beautiful reunion
When we shall live to leave no more
Where and when death is Conquered
And life is eternal without sunrise
Rest on papa
Our happiness is in our togetherness
A formidable love and strength that keep us thriving
We miss you at every sunset
Please pray for us at every sunrise.
We love you and you'll live in our hearts forever
Copyright © Olufemi Oloye | Year Posted 2023
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