CIVILIZATION OR CRAZINESS?

 Indecent dressing is unbecoming in our society and I wonder why. Nigerian women,especially those in the higher institutions are now in the process of overstretching the sense of  fashion. Several of them now go barely nude in desperate attempt to be fashionable.

Is this civilization or craziness?

 The nation's dress culture is faced with challenges particularly, as a result of western influences and globalization. The problem, has made many Nigerians to turn away from the indigenous cultural mode of dressing in preference for western style.

 How can one explain the logical basis of outrageous and outlandish dressing that leaves the breast, thighs, navel and back, laps for public scrutiny? No doubt the boldness and courage exhibited by these ladies crystallize their intention more when considered against the backdrop of the inherent dancing steps adopted, as they prance about the street.        

   Indecent dressing is disgraceful, ridiculous and exposes one to sexual assault. BEAUTY IS NEVER IN INDECENT DRESSING.     

DON'T GIVE UP

When the going gets  tough
And your best friend fails you
When the road seems rough
And it's so hard to push through...

Miserable, you cry yourself to sleep
And you seems to loose hope
So sad, you groan and weep
And think you can't cope...

Friend, all is not lost yet
You can defeat defeat
You can win again,I bet
Keep on trying, don't retreat

Friend, never ever give up
All you have to do is brace up

BEFORE I SAY GOODBYE

I am hale and hearty
partying and smarty
healthy and wealthy
yet,death's footstep so stealthy

I am aware & It's so sure I will die
But I will do my best before saying goodbye
Give it all it takes to fly high
Even if I fail I will retry

Positive impact is what I will work for
Things so great to ignore
Every day, the truth I will stand for
Laziness & dishonesty I will run for

Now that I am young and strong
I will strive hard all day long

Be as strong as Jumong
So that at the end I will not be a mong

WONDROUS PEN

In my imagination, freely I pen
She receives me, every now and then
Though a poet unnamed
With this pen,a poet is proclaimed

The only one who could speak my mind
For with you, there is nothing to hide
You have been my better tongue
That do not want me to die unsung

You are my strength, pen
You are my voice, pen
The fountain of my creativity
The pillar of my poetic ability

My pen, mightier than sword
Deepest interest explored
My pen, so victorious
Makes me so glorious

My pen, my greatest instrument
Without you, I 'd have been impotent
My pen, my voice

My pen, my strength

UNEMPLOYMENT, A GREAT THREAT TO OUR SECURITY

There are challenges galore facing Nigeria as a whole which if not quickly checked would have  ripple effect on our society. It hasn't been the best of time in Nigeria. If not Boko-haram, it's jungle justice, ritual killing, Niger-Delta militancy,kidnapping,corruption, pervasive crisis, assassination,economic disaster and all sort of social unrest.
 Of all the social miseries, nothing is as heartbreaking as unemployment.It is disheartening, disturbing and frustrating. It's awidening time bomb and destroyer of modern day civilization. It leads to depression and despodency. If one struggle so hard to be educated and remain unemployed at the end of the day, what would be one's joy?
 Unemployment is at devastatingly high level in many counries around the world and Nigeria is not left out.
From all the statistics available on unemployment from internationally reputable organisations, Nigeria is doing very bad.
  Security is a great challenge in this country but we have failed to know the causes. What we fail to acknowledge is that unemployment possess a greater challenge to our security than the deadly bombings of the BOKO HARAM SECT.  Ther's truth in the saying that,'' An idle hand is the devil's workshop.'' The increasing rate of the youth driven criminal acts suggest that the devil is doing his best at job creation.
  Unemployment has become a security issue.It's the major cause of the prevalent climate of general insecurity in this country.It contributes to the dramatic rise in social unrest.Having being denied the chance to reach their potentials, they become disoriented and become desperate.Those who cant bear twinge of poverty and low- self esteem after fruitless job hunt become ready tools for violence.
   Creation of job is the panacea to youth restiveness and other forms of violence in our country. The media report revealed that some Nigerian youth travelled to European countries specifically, Malaysia to sell their kidneys. According to the report, a kidney cost 10million naira. The pathetic part of the story is that, some lost their lives in the process. If they could do such a thing to themselves, what will it cost them to hurt others?

  It's our challenge to end unemployment. War against unemployment deserves great commitment from the government and the private sectors. They should find a way to bring this menace to a manageable limit. Corruption should be eliminated and policies should be implemented to tackle the nightmare posed by  the unprecedented rate of unemployment.

HE'S BEEN FAITHFUL

Because you've been faithful
I am indeed, grateful
Even though I have gone my own way
You are ever faithful anyway

What you say I shouldn't do
Is what my soul longs to do
My every mistakes you ignore
Our broken relationship, you restore

Your every words are true
Even though mine are not true
Every promises is kept
Every need you have met

A friend that will never lie
A lover that will never say goodbye
Because you've been faithful
I am indeed grateful

LAZY BONE

Cock-a-doodle-doo,
cocks crowed  clamorously
Sissed, he hissed like a seething sea
''so, it's a new day again''
His eyes smouldered with anger
Sulkily, he went out of his bed

It's a new day again
How he wished it could turn to night 
He flopped down to relax
His friends are out
but how he loves to stay at home 
What a lazy man he's

Sitting on his soulless mattress 
He saw himself in a warm bed
Still in his ropy room
He visualized himself in a beautiful mansion
Though his stomach ached
He saw himself sorrounded with food

So engrossed in his thought,
He sat with kings and queens
married to the only daughter 
of the president
Dinning with dignitaries
Eulogised by celebrities

The delicious aroma coming from 
his neighbour's kitchen won't let him rest
His day dream has been cut off
Aching all over, licking his lips
So hungry
 
His head, hung like a 
dying flower
Why am I so poor ?
Why am I so wretched?
Why am I so different ?
The answer is there within you, man

A lazy man sleeps soundly
and goes hungry




 
 

THE NIGERIA OF MY DREAM

I have a dream that all tribes in Nigeria shall sit together and dine
at the warm table of brotherhood.
That the centripetal forces that divide us would melt away with fervent heat of love.
That  we will speak with one voice,act on one goal and live with one purpose

I have a dream that the Epileptic power supply will be a thing of the past
Gone are those days when school children had to chorus our shame in the shout of
''UP NEPA'' as if electricity was a privilege.
That there would be uninterrupted power supply.

I have a dream that one day, the youth would have a job to call their own
That they will be given the opportunity to work with their own hands and earn a living
That they wont have to sell their kidney all because of money
That Mr. Satan will not be the best job provider

I have a dream of a Nigeria with great leaders
who will not flinch at the stage of sacrifice
nor surrender at the feet of failure or frustration
Who will not divert public funds to private purses
That they will embark on projects that would enhance balanced development     

I dream of a Nigeria that is truly secured
Where we can sleep with both eyes closed
Where the sporadic bombing of the BOKO HARAM SECT is forgotten  
Where all forms of violence would be out of sight
                                                                                   
Yes, i dream of a Nigeria that is greatly loved and appreciated
That her children who had gone on exile, happily return to her
That our eyes would be opened to the beauty of her rivers,
splendor of her mountains, charms of her environment

Behold an incorruptible nation with incorruptible people
Where twenty naira note is no more the prority of the police
Where bribery and corruption is no where to be found
No tribalism,favouritism and nepotism.

I have a dream that one day, every citizens will be treated equally
That our rights, both great and small,rich and poor
would be guaranteed and safeguarded
That the law of the land would be indeed, supreme.

Nigeria, i have a dream that you will be in a
position to protect vulnerable countries.
I see great nations,kneeling and bowing for you
You are indeed the Giant of Africa

Yes, Giant of the world.

I VOW

No matter how deep the sadness or wide the pain,

I vow to live, for a brighter day will come again.

No matter how many mistakes I’ve made in the past,

I vow to live and in the future avoid them, surefooted and fast

No matter how many tragedies beyond my control take place,

I vow to live and stay my course within this race.

No matter how poor or rich I may ever be,

I vow to live and aspire to search for the dignity in simplicity.

No matter how much a lover may pierce the inner core of my heart,

I vow to live for like spring, I will get a new start.

 

No matter how isolated and alone I may feel,

I vow to live and do something for someone else to heal.

No matter how hopeless my situation may appear,

I vow to live and reflect until my viewpoint is clear.

No matter what happens in this life – good or bad

I vow to live, do my best, and just for living – be glad.

AGAINST ALL ODDS

"Dreams are very powerful. It stands for vision of possibility when realism is at its dissuading best. Dreams  help us to see the trials of  today for what they really are;the triumph of tomorrow. Many of the greatest accomplishment in history had been done against all odds because someone had a dream.

    Success is not blind,it goes to those who seek it day and night. In every places,there are some people who soar higher than others. It's not because success is meant for some people while others are left out. But the secret is,they really paid a great price for it. Success is not esoteric.

   We are gathered here today to celebrate  a real success of our time. I strongly believe that an average person with an average talent can outstrip the most brilliant and intelligent person if that person have a clear goal. I implore everyone to stand up as i invite our lady unto the podium"

  Those are the words of Dr. Festus, the guest speaker at the recognition programme that was meant to celebrate me. Everyone, including the Vice President, Minister of Education, Governors and other dignitaries stood up to honour me. As i walked up to the podium,they all applauded and i was covered with excitement.

   "I present to you,ladies and gentlemen, Eyitayo Makinde. It was my turn to speak but the words stuck into my throat. I pulled myself together and said, "It's a great honour to stand before you all today. I appreciate the effort of the president and his cabinets to think of this recognition ceremony.  I implore the youth to listen to what i have to say.

 I didn't wake up today and find myself a success. I paused for a while. The audience were more attentive. They wanted to know my secret and the truth is, there is no secret at all.As i looked forward, I  saw my mum and brother, smiling. My mum couldn't hide her joy, she was the happiest mum in the world.

 "All I did was that, I had a dream and worked hard to make it come true. The truth is that, dreamers never sleep. They don't just lie down on their beds dreaming of success. They toil even as they envision. If  anyone care to know  my story, you would know that it was my dream and hardwork that kept me going. 

  My advice is that, you should have a dream, believe in it and in yourself, be determined and persistent. Work hard, pray to God and before you know it, you are what  you desire to be. Thank you." I handed the microphone back to the compere and went back to my seat.

  The compere called upon the Vice President in person of, Honourable  Essien to present the golden medal to me. He presented me the medal which I received with smiling face. The photographers did their jobs and I was glad beyond words.Amidst this joy, I felt incomplete because my fiance was not there.

  Other young treasures were called to receive their various awards and prices. Doctor Shogo,  a comedian mounted the podium and after twenty minutes of his performance,we all dissolved into great laughter. I took countless pictures with dignitaries and people I knew not. I was very happy.

   The ceremony took place last saturday. It was one of the happiest day in my life. I woke up at 4am, said my morning prayer and read my Bible. Went to the bathroom, washed my teeth and took my bath. I stood before my wardrobe remembering my past. I remembered  when I had two skirts with three shirts. Now, I have more than enough.

  I picked up a yellow gown, put it on and went straight to the mirror. I wasn't satisfied with what  I saw. And before  I knew it, I had already wore six clothes. I was very choosy about what I wear.

  " I just have to pick up a dress" I said to myself. At last, I picked up a free flowing gown. It has a Nigeria symbol. That is, green white green.I stood before the mirror, powdered my face and used a green eye shadow. I also used a green and white hair bond to pack my long fixed hair. I used a tiny ear ring with a necklace. Whao! what I saw in the mirror was a real black beauty.

  How I love those memories!  

    People see me as a real success. I have  lots of friends and lovers on facebook, numerous fans on my celebrity pages and lots of followers on my blogs.

 But  there is something about me that is still hidden and i want to unveil it. That is the untold story of Eyitayo Makinde.                

                     TO BE CONTINUED

    

CONFESSION OF A DREAMER

I HAVE A DREAM                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
YES, A VISION
I LIVE FOR IT
I TOIL FOR IT
I WORK FOR IT
I CAN ACHIEVE IT
YES, I CAN

I AM NOT A PART 
OF A WASTED
GENERATION
I MUST MAKE 
AN IMPACT
YES,
A POSITIVE 
IMPACT 

MY DREAM CANNOT
COME TRUE
IF I DO NOT 
PAY THE PRICE
I CANT ACHIEVE IT
IF I DONT BELIEVE
I  WILL WORK AND BELIEVE

I WILL MAKE IT
I WILL SURVIVE
I WILL STAND

I WILL BE GREAT

AWESOME WONDER

I STAND IN AWE OF A DIVINE BEING 
WHO HAS THE SUPREME POWER IN HIS HANDS
WHOSE LOVE IS BEYOND HUMAN IMAGINATION 
WHOSE DAYS, NO ONE CAN NUMBER
WHOSE WORTH,NO ONE CAN MEASURE
WHOSE POWER IS TOO GREAT FOR HUMAN MIND TO COMPREHEND
WHOSE GREATNESS HAS NO LIMIT
WHOSE REIGN HAS NO END

WATCHING YOUR GALLERY, 
I AM AWESTRUCK BY YOUR ARTISTIC SKILLS
THE ARRANGEMENT OF THE STARS REVEAL YOUR CREATIVITY
THE  SKY, THE OCEANS, MOUNTAINS,VALLEYS
ARE THE WONDERFUL DISPLAY OF YOUR CRAFTMANSHIP

A PHILANTHROPIST  YOU ARE
ALWAYS GIVING CHEERFULLY TO ALL
LIFE YOU GAVE TO GREAT AND SMALL
WATER,AIR,RAIN,FOOD,WISDOM,LOVE,PEACE YOU NEVER DENY US
YOUR GIFTS ARE TOO WONDERFUL
YOUR  MEDICAL PROWESS I CANNOT COMPREHEND
YOU DIAGNOSE US WITHOUT GOING TO THE LABORATORY
YOU LISTEN TO OUR HEARTBEATS WITHOUT THE USE OF A STETHOSCOPE
THE DEAD YOU GAVE LIFE

WHAT A GREAT PHYSICIAN

I MARVEL AT YOUR PATIENCE
WHAT YOU SAY WE SHOULDN' T  DO IS WHAT WE DO
LOOKING AT THE WORKS OF YOUR HANDS TURNING AWAY FROM YOU
ATTEMPTING TO PRETTIFY NATURE
YET,YOU OVERLOOK AND FORGIVE

KING OF JUSTICE YOU ARE 
ALWAYS FAIR AND JUST
NOT PARTIAL IN JUDGEMENT
THE HUMBLE YOU RAISE UP
THE PROUD YOU BRING DOWN 
YOUR STANDARD NEVER CHANGE

UMMMM, NO WORD IS GOOD ENOUGH 
TO TELL HOW GLORIOUS, POWERFUL,
MARVELOUS, FAITHFUL
AND AWESOME YOU ARE 

MAMA AFRICA

THE BEAUTY OF YOUR NAME
THE COOLNESS OF YOUR VOICE
THE COLOUR OF YOUR SKIN
THE RHYTHM  OF  YOUR MUSIC
CANNOT BE COMPARED
MAMA AFRICA,
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL

THE ACCENT OF YOUR LANGUAGE
THE SCENT OF YOUR FLOWERS
THE AROMA OF YOUR FOOD
THE FRESH VEGETATION YOU PRODUCES
CANNOT BE COMPARED 
MAMA AFRICA,
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL

THE COOLNESSS OF YOUR WEATHER
FERTILITY OF YOUR LAND
GREENERY OF YOUR LAND
THE SPLENDOUR OF YOUR RIVER
THE BEAUTY OF YOUR MOUNTAIN
CANNOT BE COMPARED
MAMA AFRICA,
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL