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Blog Posted:3/12/2011 2:35:00 AM
I studied Economics Education in the university and by all human standard I may not measure up to a poet, but I appreciate the fact that I have a pen and I have got passion to write and no one can ever stop me except the One who inspires me. In AFRICA, there is this culture of respect, regard & reverence for our elderly ones which is reciprocated anyway. A yoruba adage goes thus (As the elders' hands can't enter into a keg, that of the younger ones can't reach the top of a shelf). Respect is reciprocal, I am not in anyway crossed with anyone here, everyone's character may be the mirror image of the kind of upbringing they got. I do not expect a bird not to fly and a lion not to roar. I just know that we all can't be loved by all but I refuse to feel inferior. As much as this site is a poetry platform, you can't erase the fact that it's also a community where creative hearts cruise and croon in love and light. I may not be friendly yet I don't encourage enemity, nobody introduced PoetrySoup to me and I think it is rather unfair and unhuman if you think you want to scare me out. No matter how good you think you are, I won't get cowed or feel inferior to you, it's not possible!


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Date: 3/13/2011 4:32:00 AM
Thanks James, Audrey and Andie! Stay blessed dear friends
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Date: 3/12/2011 5:32:00 PM
And I should hope not either Adeleke. Have a lovely Sunday....:) James, smiles
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Date: 3/12/2011 4:00:00 PM
As you aptly put it, Adeleke, you are in no way inferior to anyone, anywhere. Let mean words from true friends "affect" you. All others are irrelevant. You are a beautiful spirit, always kind.
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Date: 3/12/2011 3:29:00 PM
ADeleke, you have a wonderful spirit. So glad to see that you are not going to let anything tear it down. I hope all others who have felt downgraded here will have as cheerful a spirit as you do!
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Date: 3/12/2011 12:00:00 PM
Thanks nikko & nette, I wish you all the best with your writings. Peace, Adeleke
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Date: 3/12/2011 11:55:00 AM
you rock, adeleke!your soul moves me...:) huggs!
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Date: 3/12/2011 10:06:00 AM
Strong spirit you got here, Adeleke-- keep writing :)!--nikko :)
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Date: 3/12/2011 8:41:00 AM
Hey Walayee, thanks, it wil be nice to know you too, it's just that I have been away for a while but I have always sighted this name of PoetrySoup Homepage whenever I pop in. Hope to read your piece soon! Love, Adeleke
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Date: 3/12/2011 8:36:00 AM
Joyce, how are your grandchildren, hope they are all doing great? I actually left fb yesterday hoping to find solace here but... Yet I remain strong. Though I've got writer's block but I'm trying to let the lovely lyrics loose. Thanks ma. Love, Adeleke
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Date: 3/12/2011 8:31:00 AM
Thanks Linda
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Date: 3/12/2011 8:31:00 AM
Thanks Carolyn, may God continue to make you blossom in blessings and beauty. I could remember your face now. Smiles.
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Date: 3/12/2011 7:42:00 AM
This is the 1st of your blogs I've read and I'm so happy that I did. It's wonderful to know you. May god continue to bless you and your pen. Lay
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Date: 3/12/2011 7:36:00 AM
What a lovely human being you are dear Adeleke. I hope you will always grace these pages. Love, Joyce
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Date: 3/12/2011 5:11:00 AM
So happy to hear u are not leaving Adeleke and will continue to share your dynamic poetry with us all.. blessings to u in your career of education ... and beyond my friend.. thankxx for the info and may we continue to enjoy and share our POETRY... with luv..
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Date: 3/12/2011 3:06:00 AM
Dear Adeleke, you have my deepest respect, but you do have poetic talent that many of us admire. I am glad you posted this upbeat blog and don't make counter-attacks when people try to hurt you. As you say, respect is reciprocal. I hope in the future we can all show each other more respect. Stay here and grow with us -- few here are "professional" poets. Most of us are just people who wish to share their work and enjoy reading poetry. Peace, blessings and love, Carolyn
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My Past Blog Posts

 
Thanks to... The Top Ten. Thanks to Tirzah, Thank you all.
Date Posted: 6/19/2011 10:45:00 AM
I SHED TEARS AGAIN FOR A TERRIFIC TOP TEN...
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Terrific tears & the Top Ten
Date Posted: 5/21/2011 1:11:00 AM
So many member contest... How I wish!
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My 50th Blog
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I'm Sorry!
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Date Posted: 3/17/2011 3:32:00 AM
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A dangerous drama versus lovely legacies.
Date Posted: 3/12/2011 8:04:00 AM
I'm not Leaving.
Date Posted: 3/12/2011 2:35:00 AM
A play of passion...back to the base
Date Posted: 3/11/2011 2:02:00 AM
Magnitude of my Gratitude.
Date Posted: 3/7/2011 11:38:00 AM
Golden Gratitude; new contest.
Date Posted: 2/26/2011 10:23:00 AM
'Unspeakable love'... Results rolled in!
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10 entries yet nice...
Date Posted: 2/16/2011 8:42:00 AM
New contest ' UNSPEAKABLE LOVE!'
Date Posted: 2/15/2011 9:17:00 AM
I'M COMING BACK
Date Posted: 2/10/2011 11:41:00 AM
Thanks to team Poetry Soup!
Date Posted: 12/29/2010 8:24:00 AM
To everyone on the Soup!
Date Posted: 12/28/2010 5:57:00 AM
AND NOW!
Date Posted: 12/2/2010 6:30:00 AM
Finally, Contest results rolled in. I am sorry for...
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