We Can'T Change This Choice (Between ‘leke and Linda-Marie)

I’m sure you know… I am a noble Nigerian;
Yes, I am happy you are an alluring American.
We are two tall trees from two blessed backgrounds
Yet we found friendship flowing from golden grounds.

We both have sorry stories; I won’t wonder or worry,
Because I have your humble history in my dear diary;
There is only one thing… I would be sincere to say
We have one thing in common; a role to perfectly play.

To make the world become big, bright and beautiful,
And make the helpless cute, colorful and cheerful,
With our rhymes and rhapsodies: our virtuous voice,
We can make it happen… we can’t change this choice.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Keogh Jr. Avatar
July 5, 2010 at 6:29 PM
Nice, moving sincere tribute. I read Andrea's tribute to you on her site. You are rather special and more than a face in the crowd, eh? Good luck and best wishes to you, Gerard
Fone Avatar
July 5, 2010 at 12:35 PM
A wonderful piece, Adeleke, a great subject, written with heart!,....may I thank you for your very kind comments on "sunflower" it meant a lot! best wishes, June
Neels Avatar
July 5, 2010 at 12:06 PM
Awesome write Adeleke, thank you for your kind comments and for taking the time out to read my piece :) rgds Wilma
Taylor Avatar
July 5, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Awesome write,Adeleke. Great job. Thanks for your comments. Stay cool. ...Ralph
Dietrich Avatar
July 3, 2010 at 11:46 PM
Leke, is that your nicname? I was wondering how to say your name. Is it pronounced AD E LEE KEE? That is how I am saying it in my mind. Please let me know, OK? MEanwhile, this poem is adorable. How many moms have you collected here now at Soup? My noble Nigerian son? Luv ya, Andrea
Sweetheart Avatar
July 3, 2010 at 3:27 PM
Your many compliments have stirred my heart this day.. thankxxx for making Mummy so happy.. with luv from the "Sweetheart" in Hawaii.. AlohA..
Sweetheart Avatar
July 3, 2010 at 2:04 PM
Thankxxx darling boy for your sweet and welcome wonderful comments about my poetry reads ..your Mummy luvs my African Asset... with luv from the "Sweetheart" in Hawaii..
Kendrick Avatar
July 3, 2010 at 12:56 PM
Great write that drew me in and captivitated me..Keep the creative pen flowing..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara
Sweetheart Avatar
July 3, 2010 at 11:17 AM
I solemnly promise to do my part Adeleke ..this is an excellent write and I agree with your last verse very much... lets go do it one person at a time through our writings. and our smiles.. laughter.. and words of encouragement.. u are a Noble Nigerian and I a simple American girl with gifts to share and precius words to help others ...a beautiful new favorite for the "Sweetheart"
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