As life goes on, As the warmth of the sun Lingers like A long forgotten song, Let the memories of our Lost ones Never be foregone, May we feel them with Each heartbeat, Each shed tear, Each heavy breath, Each muttered prayer. By Ivie M. Eke 2020.
Owe.
You owe God Your everything, Your inner world, Your entire being. _____________________ You owe the warmth of the Sun Your upturned face, Its grace In times of distress Giving you solace. _____________________ You owe your family Love and consideration, _____________________ You owe friends Hugs and a listening ear Whenever they want one. _____________________ You owe... Continue Reading →
Poem: They say.
They say You can't speak boldly about pain, When you eat three square meals Each day. _____________________ There are apparent gradients To internal decay: Senior suffering And junior heartache. _____________________ Do you dab at your tears In a dainty way, Or let them fall untethered Like bombs from a plane? _____________________ Let no one... Continue Reading →
Ivie’s Musings: An Age of Lies.
Do you always tell the truth, or do you tell 'little lies' once in a while (e.g it's sooooo good to see you!)? 👀🤔 I talk about lies in my latest newsletter which you can read here. Have a lovely day. Ivie ❤️
Poem: Hidden Joy.
Worrying is fruitless. To win, You must lose it. When it finds you, Depart from it, It’s empty and useless. _____________________ Living is ruthless. Daytime stress And night sweat, Accomplishments And regrets, Assault all of our senses. _____________________ A disaster Or a fine mess, Life has many Hidden joys in it, Even when troubles Seem... Continue Reading →
5 Random Facts About Me…
I'm taking a break from writing poems this week. Instead, I'll be sharing 5 random facts about me starting from tomorrow 🖐🏾
Poem: Doing Our Best.
We all want to do our best, And shield our heads From the rain. _____________________ But the only way to the Kingdom is death, Even as we try to live A life with no pain. _____________________ We add sweat to our brows, Blood on our hands, Push air from our lungs, But what would be... Continue Reading →