Long Ise Poems

Mma (Beauty)


Izunna Okafor dere ab? a


Kere kere ka ? na-egbu
?b?nad? n’anya onye ìsì
Onye chi ya g?zìrì
O were nke ya, mebe ngàlá

Mma ad?gh? n’ótú ?n?tsha
Maka na ihe d? ?t? bu ihe d? ?k?
? b? ezie na...

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Chuka Nnabuife: Nwoke Na Mma


(Ab? p?r? iche maka mmemme ncheta ?gb?gba ah? iri ise nke Sa Chuka Nnab?ife)


Izunna Okafor dere ab? a


A s? na mma nwoke b? mpempe akw?kw?
Mana nke ah? b? maka nd? ?j?...

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My Hindi Song in Hindi & in English

Title- The Tune Which You Are Listening

In Hindi-
ye jo dhun tum sun rahe, 
ye bun degee sapane, 
saare ke saare tumhaare.
.
In English-
The tune, which you are listening
Would weave,
All...

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(Note: In this abecedarian poem, I redacted the name of the particular denomination to protect the innocent and to universalize the context. Fill in your own favorite groups! Prejudice against those perceived to be “other”...

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May your days be merry bright
And full of blessings. May all...
Your wishes come true this...

Yuletide season. May your cup of life
Overflow with optimism. May all your
Unfulfilled dreams come to fruition.
Reach for even loftier dreams as...

Days...

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There is a spark, a whisper 
That dwells within my heart
That cannot be touched upon by
Conscious ambition.
To put a finger to it
Would be liken to 
Foreseeing the final resting 
Place of a falling 
Feather. But...

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Political leaders globally surmise our economic stability.
Their mind desires maximization of their capabilities.
They seek power that is not to be.
Do they enmesh via history?
Does it matter what occurrences have already manifested?
These are the questions that...

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Parad(em)ise

Dangling from a stolid chandelier of empty shadows

Her threadbare strings attached to vacant promises

Jemima has tried every angle of escape and refuge


Her make up faded and the jester’s façade burrowed

Deep into macabre deluded weather worn...

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 Silenced voices tortured in the night
 Tears fall like rain, hidden from sight
 Overlooked dreams crushed under the weight
 Power misused, they dictate our fate

 Government evidence put to a flame
 Openly denied they...

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L-earn to face tomorrow, 
O-r live another day; 
R-ise of the sun has begun, 
E-vening shadows go away.
N-ight cold chill has turned into a warm morning shine; 
A-pril twenty-fifth dawn has broken brightly and fine.

A-fter...

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C-arry the day, 
Y-ou spread the wings and fly; 
N-ow is the right time, 
T-wenty-first morn in July.
H-ave to carry the day, 
I-nto the sky soar high; 
A-im for victory, as the rivers never run...

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S-unlight in early morn 
H-as begun to slowly shine; 
A-nother night turns to day, 
N-ew dawn makes you fine. 
I-t's time to leave the dark and face the bright tomorrow; 
A-llow the beacon to bathe...

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Cheer and shout for joy the Savior has been born
		Came into the world on Christmas morn
He came forth on Christmas day to bless this world
		The life of the Messiah was unfurled
Rise with Him and rejoice...

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Spindly limbs are softly sighing,
Undulating in the chilling breeze.
Sunshine dwindling, slow comes the night,
Uncovering hidden mysteries of Harvest old.
Rampant in the glistening dew,
Rise reflections from a crystal moon.
Untimed music rustling in the leaves;
Sunset pandemonium come...

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Nikal k dil ko sine se, rakh du Teri kadmo me,
Dar h k tu ise kahi kuchal na de,
Khwahise mohabbat to tere dil me b h,
Dar h k tu ise kahi badal na de.

Majboor h...

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Come caroling on Christmas Day, my love.
Hark merry sounds, one spirit sings as two.
Rise carols high above white turtle dove
In flight with cardinals of reddest hue.   
Sing loud of peace and joy and...

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A-pril thirteenth is fine, 
N-ight shadows disappear; 
N-ew dawn has broken, bringing gladness and cheer.

C-old chilling eventide
H-as turned into warm day; 
R-aindrops have turned
I-nto beacon's shining ray.
S-ky so dark turns bright
T-o let the clouds pass...

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N-ew dawn's shining light
H-as taken the dusk away; 
E-arly beacon brings joy, 
N-ovember fifth sunny day.
H-ow warm is the new dawn, denying the old twilight; 
E-very morning it breaks to make the day so bright.

M-ist,...

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A birdy once told me to 
B e brave and
C ourageous in my endeavors
D o not place blame on others
E ven when you don’t wish to 
F athom the responsibility of your crime
G oodness will...

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W-hen an all is a bit unsure, 
H-aving a little uncertainty; 
E-xpect the Almighty's way, 
A-s you have known His mystery.
N-ow, when an all is a bit unsure, see the power of God above; 
N-ever...

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E-ven when raindrops fall
V-ery strong still you are; 
E-ven when the darkness comes, 
L-ight sparks as a twinkling star.
Y-ou brave all kinds of weather, either sunny or stormy; 
N-o matter what the clime is, you...

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P-ast midnight the chill fades, 
R-ain is nowhere in view; 
E-arly Tuesday first March
C-rimson sun shines on
Y-ou.

A-fter the shadows have gone, 
R-ise of the beacon has begun; 
I-nclement clime comes to an end, 
O-ne new...

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Giving thanks from the heart
removes jealousy and pride for a start.
Arise each morning with this thought;
thankfulness expressed is not for naught.
To be grateful ensures more blessings.
It's one of life's most valuable lessons.
Take a moment and...

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J-ust another dawn shines, 
O-ne morn that's not ordinary; 
E-arly first break of day
M-onth of February.
I-mportant occasion kicks off with warm rays from up high; 
L-ightness lasts till sundown when the stars are seen in...

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