Alapadupe...He That Kills With The Expectation Of A Vote Of Thanks Poem by Ola Joseph Kolawole

ALAPADUPE
…he that kills with the expectation of a vote of thanks…

“Hello Mama. I’m excited – It’s a boy”
Shouts of joy on the mobile.
A new kid is born.
Who made it to be so?
I AM did.

“Hello Honey. Guess what – I’ve just been promoted”
Uttering of gladness on the cell phone.
The family head has just been promoted.
Who did it?
I AM did.

“Hello Aunty. You can’t believe this – the shop got burnt…”
Tones of dejection on the telephone.
An investment is seemingly crumbling.
Who caused it? I AM?
No! But I AM allowed it.

“Hello Sir. I’m sorry. We tried our best to save him, but…”
Declaration of sorrow on the cellular.
The creator had received back a creature.
Who killed the creature? I AM?
No! but I AM permitted it.

Btu this few things I know:
“Before I formed thee ion thy mother’s womb, I knew thee…”
“My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are My ways your ways…”
“My thoughts towards you are thoughts of good and not of evil to give you a future and a hope…”
“All things work together for good for them that love Me and are called according to My purpose…”

And above all;
“In every situation, give thanks…”
Says the unquestionable.

For He – the I AM – is the Only Wise One and He remains UNQUESTIONABLE.

October 19,2007.