Funom Makama Poet Prose Poetry

Words of Wisdom To My Child

You grow so fast, already showing glimpse of awesome creativity
and transform discoveries from the industrious nature of your observations
so squat at my feet and raise your attentive head up high
to be equipped for this compulsory journey oh sweet creature of my seed.

My hands of your molding and chastisement
are already the processing engine of your refinement
my strong willed mind and love soaked heart
complete the stages as you hold steadfast
to the train I’ve prepared for you

Listen attentively as I perform this segment of my duties
and lets take a tour round the routes of wisdom
and gallivant the landscape of experience
while I pedal your feet and smoothen your soles

Seasoned flavored virtues are an armour through which
life’s shots are overcomed
and a colourful behaviour becomes a saviour in times of need

Labor not your whole life in chasing vapour
for out of vigour, flour is made from wheat,
Bread from flour, but all for a time of enjoyment and satisfaction

Guilty syndrome is exhibited when a person answers unasked questions
and don’t force out jokes from your head
or else people will think your sense of humor is on a life support

Sunset is no accuse for the clock to stop running ad infinitum
thus, an excuse is like a punctured umbrella
it’ll still not stop the invasion of raindrops

Your natural desires are borderless, but your ability
to strongly control them is what makes you distinct
from other species in the animal kingdom

Love has no prefix, suffix or adjective
it is what it is and as powerful as 
causing natural instincts to be abdicated in favour of kindness
just for the carnivore to embrace abstinence.

He who begins a tale becomes its reference
don’t say what you cannot defend in court
rumour is a bad odour which spreads beyond the neighbourhood
and puts a noisy siren on your personality

Bad companionship will lead you to the garbage 
and corrupt friends will join others
to marvel at the immortality of your adopted stupidity

Wash your face every morning with these words
and take your every meal with these lines 
then would they be spices
to which your life is preserved.

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Vince Suzadail Jr. October 24, 2016 at 9:11 PM Everyone should have the parenting skills to let their children grow and to advise their children this way. Impressive

Poet Destroyer A February 3, 2016 at 11:46 PM Awe, you are so sweet. Love LINDA Funom Makama February 6, 2016 at 7:37 AM Thank you so much Linda.... I really appreciate it

Poet Destroyer A January 30, 2016 at 5:41 PM FUNOM, Dropped by to say hi and congratulate you on having your poem selected by Soup's Administration. This is a wonderful poem to have featured on the homepage. Always & Forever! LINDA Funom Makama February 1, 2016 at 6:41 AM Thank you very much Linda.. Your words are tender and calm

Millard Lowe January 26, 2016 at 10:26 AM Well penned Funom. The Ancestors woould be pleased. We must continue to feed our children with the wisdom that They--the Ancestors fed us! I enjoyed immensely, this poetic meal. Write on, my Brother. One love, Millard Lowe. Funom Makama January 28, 2016 at 8:07 AM Thank you so much millard

Mike Shoemaker January 24, 2016 at 9:15 PM I enjoyed this. Your words meld together well. Funom Makama January 25, 2016 at 11:17 AM Thank you so much Mike Shoemaker

Herzel Poshiwa February 11, 2015 at 1:57 AM Funom this is incredible reminds me of my Father when I was growing he told me a lot on how to live, how to handle situations. He still does it up until this day. This has become one of my favorite poems. You have educated a nation when you educate your child. Funom Makama February 11, 2015 at 8:25 AM Lord Jesus! Thank you so much for your comment. I am looking forward to be like your father with the hope I will have a hand in better generations after me

Richard Lamoureux February 10, 2015 at 8:26 AM I thought I left a note here to let you know I dedicated a poem to you that I wrote on February 6th. Somehow it didn't post. Funom Makama February 11, 2015 at 8:24 AM No, I didn't see it Richard... You did? I'm going to check it now.... Thank you so so much friend.

Kelly Deschler February 8, 2015 at 3:34 PM When someone gives such wonderful and honest advice to their children, they are changing the world for the better, even in just a small way... An excellent write, Funom! Well said! Funom Makama February 10, 2015 at 6:25 AM Thank you very much Kelly

Emile Pinet February 7, 2015 at 12:25 PM It flows like the currents of life with a realistic crispness and paints a picture with words that bring your memories alive in the reader's mind, and for a moment we too can appreciate your world. Emile. Funom Makama February 10, 2015 at 6:21 AM Thank you for your priceless comment Emile... I really appreciate it

Monterey Sirak February 7, 2015 at 9:22 AM Fantastic! Full of wisdom, learning, and life lessons for your little one, who is blessed to have you for a mother and guide. Funom Makama February 10, 2015 at 6:19 AM Thank you so much Monterey.... God bless you!

Liam Mcdaid February 7, 2015 at 4:08 AM excellent pen funom outstanding write a blessing of a piece from a mother with a heart of gold Funom Makama February 10, 2015 at 6:17 AM Ohhh...... Nice words from a very good friend

Sara Kendrick February 6, 2015 at 11:37 AM Bad companionship will lead you to the garbage and corrupt friends will join others to marvel at the immortality of your adopted stupidity//Sometimes I wonder if people who pull other people into a life of doing what is wrong ever know what they have done and ask forgiveness for it or do some of them do it to pull others down and never look back..Enjoyed your work..If only one's child would listen to what is best for them...Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara Funom Makama February 10, 2015 at 6:15 AM Thank you so much Sara.... As always, your words are icing to my soul

Demetrios Trifiatis February 6, 2015 at 9:58 AM An admirable guide for life that wish your child willingly will follow! May all mothers keep a vigilant eye as you do my dear Funom! Excellent writing! Funom Makama February 10, 2015 at 6:14 AM Thank you very much Demetrios

Richard Lamoureux February 6, 2015 at 9:09 AM This is a marvelous dedication and inheritance for your child. The words you have spoken into your child life will grow into your grandchildren and great grandhildren's lives. Funom Makama February 10, 2015 at 6:11 AM Thank you so much Richard, God bless you sir!

Casarah Nance February 6, 2015 at 8:14 AM Ooh nicely done! Thank you for stopping by my pages and I am quite happy to be stopping by and reading yours! :) Funom Makama February 6, 2015 at 8:19 AM I am grateful Casarah

Ravindra K Kapoor February 6, 2015 at 7:48 AM What beautiful teachings and inspirations, you have left for your Son in this Gem of a Poem dear friend. These would not only help him but many others to make life befitting for this world. Great write dear friend Funom and thank you for your kind and precious comments on my Poem O' Jealousy. Love and best wishes always..Ravindra K Kapoor Funom Makama February 6, 2015 at 8:19 AM Thank you somuch Mr. Kapoor... I really appreciate it

M. L. Kiser February 5, 2015 at 3:51 PM Wow, what a message you have penned here. Well done. Funom Makama February 6, 2015 at 6:40 AM Thank you Kiser

Bl Devnath February 4, 2015 at 12:06 PM Nice teaching. You are very lovely and nice mother, i feel from your words. God loves you so you are given wisdom. 7++, i feel simply. Excellent, loved always,bl Funom Makama February 5, 2015 at 12:36 PM Thank you so much BL... As always, you are a good friend and a wonderful motivator

Len Gasun February 4, 2015 at 6:51 AM Wow! A breathtaking masterpiece and priceless gem this is my dear friend, Fonum! Hand salute to you! Thank you so much for sharing! Many blessings to you! love lots, Leonora Funom Makama February 5, 2015 at 12:35 PM I am short of words in appreciation to your encouragement. Thank you so much Leonora

Poesy Relish February 3, 2015 at 9:37 PM Wow, an amazing write Funom... happy that I came accross this poem... your vocabulary and the imageries are too good... and the wisdom you are trying to impart will bring out the best in your child... #7 and this goes to my fav list... hugs, nad! Funom Makama February 5, 2015 at 12:34 PM Thank you Nadiya. I am happy the poem wowed you!

Pandita Sietesantos February 3, 2015 at 10:28 AM My friend, this is an awesome write! I am sure your child will come to appreciate the words of wisdom and parental guidance that you provide. This is indeed a masterpiece and I am glad that I came across it and the first to comment! Well done! I rated it a solid "7!" Pandita. Funom Makama February 5, 2015 at 12:33 PM Oh dear.... Its been a while my friend Pandita... Happy new year.. Thanks for your huge encouragement. I really appreciate it