Ojeikpo Elijah Poems

Tell me because I am from North
Tell me because I am from South
Either East or West
We are one
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In this vast world, we roam alone,
No caring heart, no welcoming home,
But deep inside, we all know,
We need each other, to help us grow.
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Oh poor day, how you have been unkind,
Your hours dragged on, leaving me behind,
With every step, I felt your weight
A weight too heavy, I couldn't evade.
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Farewell to yesterday, a sorrowful song,
As I bid adieu to all that has gone,
Memories flood my mind, like a picture book,
Each page tells a story, each glance a look.
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Oh childhood, dear childhood,
How you bring back memories sweet,
Of carefree days and endless fun,
When life felt truly complete.
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The day I fell in love was bright,
The sun was shining with all its might,
A feeling so warm, so pure and true,
I knew it was meant for me and you.
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Oh love, sweet love, how it once seemed,
The answer to all life's woes, gleamed,
But as I age and wiser grow,
My thoughts on love begin to slow.
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Love, they say, is the sweetest of pains,
A double-edged sword that cuts both ways,
An exquisite fire that forever reigns,
But also a storm that ravages and sways.
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My president was cried upon by all,
A satirical drama of wailing,
But who can search a man's heart,
My dear, dear president, why do you cry?
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Oh, democracy, once shining strong and bright,
Now under threat, its flame begins to dim,
The people's power, now fading from sight,
As falsehoods spread, our faith begins to slim.
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