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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Contemplations on the Odu Osa Ogunda

Disappearing to a
Remote and desolate place
To be alone
Does not mean you're
Without community
Even then
Plants insects and animals are all
Needed to survive 
Care for those around you
Because tomorrow the person in need
Might be you

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Contemplations on the Odu Ogbe Ogunda (Ogbe Yonu)

Sometimes when engaging in battle
a full frontal assault is the best strategy
War
However
Requires a constant chipping away 
At the foundation of an enemy
Eventually
With sufficient damage
Even the greatest fortress will fall

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Contemplation on the Odu Ogunda Meji

When walking across the narrow ridge of life, which drops on either side, one finds that only a balanced load and sure footing will stop you from tumbling down and losing your way. -- Contemplation on the Odu Ogunda Meji (Ogun splits it in half)

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Contemplations on Irete Ogbe (Irete untelu)

The revelation of the existence of God comes from contemplation of an ant walking across the floor. It's not the act in and of itself, but the millions of years of evolution, and confluence of events that happened in order for that simple event to occur.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Further contemplations on Odu Iwori Ogunda (iwori aweda)

When playing cat and mouse
It is best to not be
Either the cat or mouse
But instead the person behind them
Sprinkling cat nip