Contemplation on the odu Oshe Ogunda

Humankind brought to its knees by an invisible enemy
Perfectly amoral and silently efficient
A killing machine whose defeat requires we look
Closely at ourselves and others
Like a trojan horse entering the most sacred of temples
We do not know if our enemy stands next to us or is us
We are each in time revealed
Whether through word deed or lack thereof
That is the cruelty of this enemy
Until we are humbled by its power and act accordingly
We can will not win
We can not win
Unity of purpose is the only place we will find salvation
The only path to victory
Together we build palaces in the sky
Apart we never get beyond the first story
I choose us ... who do you choose?

Contemplation on the Odu Ika Iwori

When you decide to 

Fully live in the

Moment

Is when you will finally achieve

Immortality

Jump off the edge of darkness

Timeless love will cradle you

In its warm embrace

Forever