Pretty Nikaya

She is diligent and gracious
in her trade which has a stigma,
although pleasant and vivacious,
she started like an enigma,
many find it hard to believe,
~her companionship is a relieve.

Blame her not!for it`s not her fault,
Being raped at twelve by an unknown
dude,due to her parent default,
struggled to survive on her own,
after demise of her parent,
Abused again;which is aberrant.

Left alone at very young age,
exposed to wickedness of men,
Her perception was full of rage,
her self-esteem was dented,then;
but at last!,she walked right through it,
New disposition boost her outfit.

She is not to be called a whore,
Her intelligence and traits tried
to pull off this garment she wore,
call her a vixen then you`ve lied,
This dame is ~contrast to her trade,
redemption and change came as she prayed.

Pretty Nikaya,she`s being named
for her prowess and pretty face,
In a coup d`etat she was framed,
but vindicated without trace,
Marriage with kids is a nice feat,
senate house is now her place of seat.




~~~~~She `s now a senator and an advocator for women empowerment~~~~Hmm!what a great woman~~~...


Contest:"Tell us of Women" Sponsored by Debbie Guzzi
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Jones Avatar
August 6, 2013 at 7:52 AM
Wow....congratulations
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August 5, 2013 at 9:51 AM
:-) Congratulations!!! ~SKAT~
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August 5, 2013 at 9:05 AM
Olusegun, ... Congratulations in Richard's "Girl Rising." contest.... always *LINDA
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August 5, 2013 at 8:03 AM
So well expressed, thanks for entering and congrats.
Williams Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 11:30 AM
Olusegun congrats on your win..David
Song Avatar
May 7, 2012 at 5:23 PM
Olusegun-what a story of strength and rising above adversity! You wrote this sooo well and I want to give you a hearty congrats for its message! :) Gwendolen
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May 7, 2012 at 5:22 PM
From emotional pain to a national symbol! I am greatly empowered by this write! A hearty congrats...you wrote this one sooooo well! Hey, gotta tell you something..I just COULD NOT GET YOUR MT> EVEREST POEM OUT OF MY HEAD ALL WEEKEND! I was at work and it kept nudging my brain...what if my pen did have it's own personality and overtook most of my work? Very effective topic, O. Thanks for supporting me thru this website and reading and commenting on my work! iT MEANS SO MUCH! :) yOUR FRIEND, gWENDOLEN
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May 7, 2012 at 12:53 PM
Congratulations on your placement in the "Tell us of Women" contest Olusegun. Love, Carol
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May 7, 2012 at 8:31 AM
Congratulations on your win olusegun
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