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Sunday, June 26, 2016

Contemplation on the Odu Osa Obara

Sometimes the biggest
Smile
Masks the largest 
Fangs
Requiring special care and caution 
When handling
In order to avoid venom laced
Words
Spoken in the ears of 
Others

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Contemplation on the odu Ogunda Ika

Try and live
an amazing life
because someday
you will miss today
if not this specific
day
the idea that you had
today
so often we
forget
the number of days
we are given
are too few
at best
Try then
to create
beautiful postcards
of the places
you’ve been
and the people
you’ve met
If you’re lucky
you can take them
with you
on your next 
Journey 



Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Contemplation on the Odu Irete Ogbe

You can hide from
Many things
But unfortunately 
Hiding from yourself 
Isn't much of an option
As soon as you
Close your eyes 
Your mind
becomes a mirror
Reflecting your
Inner self
At times 
shapeless 
At times 
accurate
Every wrinkle
Every shadow
A portrait of 
naked emotions
Layered with history
Waiting for you
To give form
To the formless 
To exorcise your
Demons
And transform your 
Life 
Hopefully
For the better
Only you
Can sculpt
A better
You